Accounting Advisory Manager

Client: Growing professional services firm

Compensation $105K - $160K

Location: Remote with frequent travel in San Diego, LA, and Orange County.

Our client is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their advisory practice, supporting fast-growing companies and well-known enterprises through critical financial and operational milestones. This role provides the opportunity to work closely with business leaders on complex accounting challenges while contributing to a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.

• Lead and support projects involving IPO readiness, transaction support, carve-outs/spin-offs, audit preparation, and the adoption of new accounting standards.
• Research and resolve technical accounting issues, drafting documentation and presenting recommendations to stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver presentations outlining technical concepts, project plans, and outcomes.
• Oversee team execution to ensure adherence to methodology, work programs, and professional standards.
• Educate internal teams and clients on accounting advisory best practices.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, methodology, and service delivery.
• Build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities for additional engagements.
• Coach, mentor, and support the career development of team members.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA and/or CMA certification.
• 5+ years of professional services experience (public accounting or advisory preferred); relevant technical accounting or financial reporting experience in a public/Fortune 500 environment considered.
• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX.
• Solid understanding of accounting and audit practices and standards.
• Ability to travel at least 25%.

• Master's degree in Accounting.
• Experience with common ERP/accounting systems (Oracle, SAP, People Soft, JD Edwards, Workday, Net Suite, Microsoft Dynamics 365).
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex projects in fast-paced environments.

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.