Accounting Manager - Financial Reporting

Base pay range $130,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr Director | Talent Solutions | Accounting & Finance Our client is a well‑established, Fortune 500 technology‑enabled financial services organization experiencing ongoing growth and transformation. The company fosters a collaborative and dynamic culture with strong leadership and opportunities to impact enterprise‑level accounting operations. This role is part of a high‑performing Controllership team that manages consolidated reporting, internal controls, and cross‑functional initiatives to strengthen financial accuracy and operational efficiency. The company offers a strong career path, mentorship from experienced leaders, and exposure to enterprise‑wide projects across a complex and evolving financial landscape. Position Summary The Accounting Manager – Reporting will serve as a key leader within the corporate accounting function, reporting to the AVP of Financial Reporting. This individual will be responsible for overseeing accounting records, internal financial statements, and providing accounting support and analysis for general and administrative expenses, intercompany activity, and consolidated reporting across multiple entities. In addition to managing the monthly close process, this role will play a pivotal part in modernizing internal reporting, streamlining close activities, and shifting the team's focus toward analysis, communication of results, and proactive business support. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with a collaborative, process‑improvement mindset. Key Responsibilities Oversee the monthly close process, including ownership of the close and reporting calendars, deliverables, journal entry review, account reconciliations, and financial reporting packages. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting through effective management of month‑end activities and cross‑functional coordination. Lead process improvement initiatives to shorten close timelines, improve reporting quality, and strengthen internal controls. Manage financial statement consolidations and ensure accurate intercompany accounting across multiple legal entities. Act as the subject matter expert for intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidation methodologies. Provide leadership, coaching, and development support to Senior and Staff Accountants across G&A expense and consolidation teams. Maintain strong governance over accounting policies, procedures, documentation, and SOX compliance efforts. Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to align controllership objectives with broader corporate goals and drive employee engagement. Support internal and external audits, including preparation, review, and coordination of audit schedules and reconciliations. Contribute to strategic initiatives and special projects within the Controllership organization. Perform ad‑hoc financial analyses and reporting to support management decision‑making. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with public accounting experience preferred. Minimum of 2 years of people management or team leadership experience. Strong expertise in multi‑entity consolidations and intercompany accounting. In‑depth knowledge of internal controls, audit processes, and compliance requirements. Financial services and/or broker‑dealer industry experience preferred. Experience with Oracle Financials and advanced Excel skills a plus. Salary and Benefits 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. 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. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Accounting / Auditing #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco by Highspring