Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager – Cost Accounting Focus

Vaco is partnering with one of our clients to identify an experienced Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations with a strong focus on cost accounting and process improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced, manufacturing or production-oriented environment and enjoys collaborating cross-functionally to drive results.

Summary

The Accounting Manager will oversee general ledger management, cost accounting, and financial reporting functions. This role is responsible for maintaining accuracy in financial data, managing inventory and product costing, and supporting leadership with meaningful financial insights. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly analytical, and motivated to strengthen accounting processes while mentoring a small team.

Responsibilities

Cost Accounting & Inventory Management:

• Oversee cost accounting processes including standard cost updates, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.

• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to review material, labor, and overhead costs.

• Analyze production variances and provide recommendations to improve cost efficiency.

Financial Close & Reporting:

• Manage the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.

• Ensure accurate reporting of financial results in compliance with US GAAP.

• Review and analyze P&L performance, margins, and balance sheet accounts.

Leadership & Internal Controls:

• Supervise accounting staff and ensure deadlines are met for AP, AR, and GL functions.

• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and external regulations.

• Collaborate with management to identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements.

Business Partnership & Analysis:

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to production and cost analysis.

• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and insights to leadership to aid strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA preferred.

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.

• Strong background in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing, distribution, or production environment.

• Thorough understanding of US GAAP and internal controls.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or NetSuite a plus.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work cross-functionally and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

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.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com.

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening, and resume dispersal.