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Technical Accounting Manager - ASC 606

Vaco LLC

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    Highlights

    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.
    Vaco LLC

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationIrvine, CA
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
    Year Founded2002
    Websitehttp://www.vaco.com/

    Description

    Technical Accounting Manager – ASC 606

    Costa Mesa, CA | Hybrid

    6-Month Contract Opportunity

    4 Days Onsite | 1 Day Remote

    W2 Only | No C2C Arrangements

    We are partnering with a large, fast-growing organization seeking an experienced Technical Accounting Manager for a 6-month consulting engagement. This position will serve as a key technical resource for ASC 606 revenue recognition, providing guidance on complex transactions, contract structures, accounting conclusions, and financial reporting matters.

    The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise and can operate independently while partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead technical accounting analysis for complex revenue arrangements under ASC 606
    • Review contracts and determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment
    • Research complex accounting matters and develop well-supported accounting conclusions
    • Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda
    • Evaluate performance obligations, transaction price, variable consideration, contract modifications, and other ASC 606 considerations
    • Provide technical guidance to accounting and finance teams on revenue-related matters
    • Support month-end, quarter-end, and financial reporting activities related to revenue
    • Review revenue-related accounting entries, reconciliations, disclosures, and supporting schedules
    • Partner with legal, finance, operations, and other stakeholders to evaluate accounting implications of contractual arrangements
    • Serve as a key resource for internal and external auditors
    • Strengthen revenue recognition policies, procedures, documentation, and internal controls
    • Identify opportunities to improve and scale technical accounting processes

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
    • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
    • Significant ASC 606 and technical revenue recognition experience
    • Strong U.S. GAAP technical accounting knowledge
    • Experience researching and documenting complex accounting conclusions
    • Ability to interpret complex contracts and translate terms into appropriate accounting treatment
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

    Preferred Experience

    • CPA strongly preferred
    • Big 4 or national public accounting experience
    • Experience within a large, complex, or high-growth organization
    • Experience with sophisticated or non-standard customer contracts and revenue arrangements
    • Prior experience leading technical accounting projects or serving as a subject matter expert

    What stands out about both opportunities: substantial ASC 606 exposure, highly visible technical accounting work, and a defined 6-month engagement with a consistent hybrid schedule.



    By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

    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.

    Representation Notice

    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.

    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).

    Privacy Notice

    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.

    • California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
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    • Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
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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 (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). 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.

    About Company

    Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic staffing for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to more than 35 offices across the globe, 700+ employees, more than 3,000 consultants and $450M in revenue. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for past 11 years and is dedicated to developing long-term relationships, life-long careers and creative client solutions.

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