Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager
Location: White Plains, NY
Job Type: Full-Time | On-site/Hybrid
Reports To: Controller / CFO

We are a very fast-growing manufacturing organization seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to join our leadership team in White Plains, NY. This is a high-impact role with significant growth potential, offering the opportunity to build out and lead a team as the company continues to scale. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, a background in manufacturing operations, and ideally public accounting experience.

You will oversee core accounting functions, manage the month-end close, and drive continuous improvement in processes and controls to support our rapid growth.

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, inventory, and payroll.
• Lead and manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Partner with operations and manufacturing teams to ensure accurate inventory and cost accounting.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support and coordinate external audits and tax filings.
• Manage and mentor accounting staff, with responsibility for building and expanding the team as the company grows.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to leadership to support strategic decision-making.
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA strongly preferred).
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Manufacturing industry accounting experience highly preferred (cost accounting, inventory management, COGS analysis).
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or mid-tier firm) is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (Net Suite, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
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• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

• Competitive base salary + performance bonus potential.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Professional development and CPA continuing education support.
• Significant growth opportunities in a rapidly scaling organization.

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.

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

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