Accounting Director - North America
Vaco, Fort Mill, SC, United States
Company Overview:
We’re partnering with a global, high‑growth organization seeking a Director of Accounting to lead North America accounting operations and serve as a key partner to senior leadership. This high‑impact role oversees a multi‑entity environment, drives financial reporting, leads a team, and modernises processes in a complex, international business.
Position Overview: Our client is looking for a Director of Accounting who holds a CPA and has a proven professional track record. This senior‑level position leads the North American Accounting functions, requiring significant experience in a complex financial environment. The candidate will direct day‑to‑day financial management of the Company and act as a strategic partner with the SVP of Accounting. This position requires a hard‑working, hands‑on individual who can work well in a team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the month‑end and quarter‑end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across a multi‑entity environment.
Oversee consolidations and intercompany accounting, partnering with international teams to ensure proper eliminations and alignment.
Perform and review detailed analysis across key areas including revenue recognition, inventory, reserves, and cost of sales.
Ensure the integrity of financials through balance‑sheet review, reconciliations, and strong ledger oversight.
Partner cross‑functionally with FP&A, Tax, and senior leadership to support reporting, insights, and business decision‑making.
Support and lead key components of the external audit process, acting as a primary liaison for auditors.
Drive process improvements and close optimisation, focusing on scalability, automation, and strengthening internal controls.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing accounting team while building structure and accountability as the organisation grows.
The Desired Background:
CPA required with a strong technical accounting foundation.
Experience in complex, multi‑entity environments (global exposure preferred).
Background in financial reporting, consolidations, and close leadership.
Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP.
Prior team leadership experience with a hands‑on approach.
Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
Compensation & Benefits: Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends on a wide range of factors, including the individual’s skill set, experience, licensure, office location, and other business considerations. Salary range is disclosed as required by local law, and the individual may also receive discretionary bonuses. Eligible benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, and participation in the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
EEO Notice 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 HR@vaco.com.
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights regarding workplace discrimination, which is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position, limiting disclosure of such information only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening, and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ('we,' 'our,' or 'Vaco by Highspring') respects your privacy and is committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state‑specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
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Position Overview: Our client is looking for a Director of Accounting who holds a CPA and has a proven professional track record. This senior‑level position leads the North American Accounting functions, requiring significant experience in a complex financial environment. The candidate will direct day‑to‑day financial management of the Company and act as a strategic partner with the SVP of Accounting. This position requires a hard‑working, hands‑on individual who can work well in a team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the month‑end and quarter‑end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across a multi‑entity environment.
Oversee consolidations and intercompany accounting, partnering with international teams to ensure proper eliminations and alignment.
Perform and review detailed analysis across key areas including revenue recognition, inventory, reserves, and cost of sales.
Ensure the integrity of financials through balance‑sheet review, reconciliations, and strong ledger oversight.
Partner cross‑functionally with FP&A, Tax, and senior leadership to support reporting, insights, and business decision‑making.
Support and lead key components of the external audit process, acting as a primary liaison for auditors.
Drive process improvements and close optimisation, focusing on scalability, automation, and strengthening internal controls.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing accounting team while building structure and accountability as the organisation grows.
The Desired Background:
CPA required with a strong technical accounting foundation.
Experience in complex, multi‑entity environments (global exposure preferred).
Background in financial reporting, consolidations, and close leadership.
Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP.
Prior team leadership experience with a hands‑on approach.
Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
Compensation & Benefits: Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends on a wide range of factors, including the individual’s skill set, experience, licensure, office location, and other business considerations. Salary range is disclosed as required by local law, and the individual may also receive discretionary bonuses. Eligible benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, and participation in the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
EEO Notice 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 HR@vaco.com.
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights regarding workplace discrimination, which is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position, limiting disclosure of such information only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening, and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ('we,' 'our,' or 'Vaco by Highspring') respects your privacy and is committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state‑specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
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