Interim Accounting Manager

Interim Accounting Manager


Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)


We are partnering with a growing organization seeking an experienced Interim Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and provide leadership across multiple business units. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership while driving financial performance, compliance, process improvements, and team development.


Key Responsibilities


Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting activities
• Monitor financial performance and provide recommendations to improve results
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reports
• Support executive leadership with financial insights and strategic decision-making

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, financial regulations, and reporting requirements
• Maintain and enhance internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate risk
• Implement process improvements to strengthen financial operations and reporting accuracy

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting process in partnership with department leaders
• Monitor budget performance and provide guidance on cost management initiatives
• Develop financial models and forecasts to support business objectives

Team Leadership

• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting and finance staff
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Support the professional growth of team members through coaching and leadership

Systems & Payroll Oversight

• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting tools, and automation
• Oversee payroll processes to ensure accurate and timely payroll administration
• Partner closely with HR to support payroll compliance and process integration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Experience managing multiple business units, locations, or brands preferred
• Residential services industry experience strongly preferred
• Advanced financial analysis and modeling skills
• Experience with ERP systems and financial software
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Hybrid work schedule in the Phoenix area
• Highly visible role with direct interaction with executive leadership
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact through process improvements and financial leadership
• Collaborative and growth-oriented environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who can step in quickly, provide strong financial oversight, and help drive operational and financial success across the organization.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.


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For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here ( ). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice


Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.