Director of Accounting

CPA Required | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Hybrid - Raleigh, NC

We're seeking a Director of Accounting to serve as a strategic and hands=on leader responsible for overseeing the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance. This is an individual contributor role ideal for someone who enjoys staying close to the work, leading through expertise rather than direct people management, and partnering cross-functionally to strengthen financial processes and controls.

• Oversee and execute key accounting activities across GL, AP, AR, payroll, inventory, fixed assets, and revenue recognition
• Manage daily cash flow management, borrowing, and treasury-related activities
• Prepare and analyze timely financial statements in compliance with GAAP
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and manage the annual audit process
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Partner closely with FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and other teams to support business initiatives
• Support ERP implementations, upgrades, and system enhancements impacting accounting workflows
• Perform technical accounting research and prepare white papers and documentation as needed
• Monitor new accounting standards and assess their impact on financial reporting

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Industry experience in pharmaceuticals or life sciences is a plus
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal control frameworks (SOX, COSO)
• Experience working within ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Net Suite) and advanced Excel skills
• Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced environment
  
  Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

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. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. 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.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.