Interim Director of Accounting

Interim Director of Accounting

Location:

Remote or Hybrid as applicable.

The Interim Director of Accounting will lead the organization's accounting operations with a primary focus on financial consolidations, SEC reporting, and ensuring strong compliance across all accounting functions. This leadership role covers month‑and quarter‑end close activities, oversight of consolidation for multiple entities, preparation and review of external reporting, and driving accuracy and efficiency across the accounting function.

• Lead the consolidation process across multiple domestic or international entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Review subsidiary financials, intercompany activity, eliminations, and consolidation adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP consolidation guidance and internal controls.
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, and cross‑functional teams to support consolidated reporting and analysis.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and timely filing of all SEC reports, including 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain processes for documentation, audit trails, and reporting controls.
• Work closely with external auditors, legal teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Manage general accounting operations including close processes, account reconciliations, journal entries, and internal controls.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to accounting team members during the transition period.
• Identify process improvement opportunities within the accounting and reporting cycles and implement best practices.
• Support audit activities and address auditor questions and documentation needs.
• Oversee the accuracy and efficiency of financial systems used in consolidation and reporting.
• Partner with IT and Finance teams to optimize processes, reporting structures, and workflows.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi‑entity financial consolidations.
• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, GAAP, and internal controls.
• Workday Financials experience is a plus, but not required.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Pay Rate: $100-125 per hour.

Eligible for discretionary bonuses and participation 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, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, 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.