Accounting Manager
Vaco LLC
Louisville, KY
About the Company:
A well-established and growing organization is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial operations, drive strategic planning, and support continued business growth. This role offers the opportunity to partner closely with executive leadership, influence financial strategy, and enhance operational performance across the organization.
Position Summary:
The Director of Finance will oversee the company’s financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and reporting functions. This hands-on leadership role will ensure financial integrity, improve processes, and provide actionable insights to guide decision-making. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience in both strategic and operational finance, and a proven ability to collaborate across departments in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
Provide financial leadership and guidance to support strategic business initiatives and growth plans.
Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance and drive profitability.
Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
Partner with operations and executive leadership to identify cost efficiencies, monitor KPIs, and optimize performance.
Prepare and present financial statements, reports, and dashboards for management and key stakeholders.
Support and strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and procedures.
Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and cash flow forecasting.
Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies as needed.
Lead or support system improvements, automation, and financial process optimization initiatives.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or MBA strongly preferred.
8+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and corporate financial management best practices.
Proven ability to develop financial strategies, analyze complex data, and communicate insights effectively.
Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills; experience with BI/reporting tools a plus.
Excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunity to shape financial strategy and influence company growth.
Collaborative leadership culture and visible executive partnership.
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 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 your 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.
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Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
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- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
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.