Director of Accounting

We are recruiting a Director of Accounting for a growing organization in RTP to oversee financial reporting, the close processes, and team development. This role blends hands‑on accounting responsibilities with oversight of reporting and provides an opportunity to act as a resource on more complex accounting matters when needed. The role partners closely with finance and operational teams and plays a key part in maintaining the integrity of financial information across the organization.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the month‑end close process, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness

Review account reconciliations and maintain the integrity of financial data across reporting cycles

Support preparation and review of financial statements and related reporting deliverables

Partner with internal teams to improve processes, reporting outputs, and overall efficiency

Act as a resource for more complex or less frequent accounting matters, providing guidance as needed

Coordinate with external partners to support audit and year‑end reporting requirements

Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations, including general ledger activity and transactional workflows

Assist with cash‑related activities, reporting requirements, and other operational finance needs

Strengthen and maintain internal controls, policies, and documentation

Support and develop members of the accounting team, providing guidance and mentorship

Requirements

10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a mix of public accounting and industry exposure

Prior experience leading or mentoring a team

Strong foundation in financial reporting and general accounting practices

Comfortable navigating more complex accounting scenarios and providing practical guidance

CPA required

Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied.

Vaco PLC is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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