Head of Accounting (Remote)

Director, Technical Accounting & Reporting
Wethersfield, CT (Remote or Hybrid Available)
Up to $200k + Bonus DOE
We are partnering with a growing financial services organization to identify a Director of Technical Accounting & Reporting. This newly created, highly visible position offers the opportunity to build and strengthen the organization's technical accounting and external reporting function while partnering directly with executive leadership on complex accounting matters and finance transformation initiatives.
Reporting to the Global Financial Controller, this individual will serve as the organization's technical accounting expert, leading external reporting, researching complex accounting issues, and driving improvements to reporting processes. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex accounting challenges, working independently, and making a significant organizational impact.
Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual external financial reporting packages
Research, analyze, and document complex U.GAAP accounting matters
Serve as the technical accounting expert for acquisitions, divestitures, financing transactions, and other non-routine events
Lead the implementation of new accounting standards and related disclosure requirements
Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and executive leadership on complex accounting matters
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors for technical accounting and reporting
Coordinate audit requests and ensure timely resolution of reporting matters
Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, automation, and overall finance operations
Present technical accounting conclusions and reporting updates to senior leadership
Public accounting foundation with strong technical accounting expertise

• SEC and external financial reporting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA required or strongly preferred)

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Big 4 or public accounting foundation with public company experience
• GAAP and technical accounting research
• Experience with SEC reporting, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, financial statements, and disclosures
• Hands-on experience with purchase accounting, business combinations, discontinued operations, and other complex accounting transactions
• Experience supporting acquisitions, divestitures, debt transactions, and other strategic initiatives
• Oracle, Workiva, HFM, or other enterprise consolidation/reporting systems experience preferred
• Strong project management and process improvement experience

Highly analytical with exceptional technical accounting knowledge
Strong communicator who can simplify complex accounting issues for executive leadership
Collaborative business partner with strong emotional intelligence and executive presence
Flexible work arrangement with remote or hybrid options available
Opportunity to build and modernize the technical accounting and external reporting function
Exposure to acquisitions, complex accounting matters, and strategic finance initiatives
Opportunity to influence the future accounting infrastructure of a growing organization
Strong compensation package with meaningful bonus potential
Flexible remote/hybrid work environment
Opportunity to help shape a growing finance organization during a transformational period
If you're a technically strong accounting leader with a public accounting foundation who enjoys solving complex accounting issues, improving processes, and partnering with executive leadership, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss this confidential opportunity further.
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. Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
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the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
office location and other geographic considerations;
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.