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Business Manager/Accountant

Vaco by Highspring, San Rafael, CA, United States


Business Manager/Accountant
Our client, a boutique professional services firm, is seeking a Business Manager/Accountant to support a portfolio of high-touch clients with day-to-day financial management and accounting services.

Location: San Rafael, CA. This position is primarily hybrid with schedule flexibility.

This role offers broad exposure across budgeting, cash management, payroll, and client advisory work, with the opportunity to grow responsibilities over time. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, client-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of client financial operations, including budgeting, cash receipts, and disbursements

Support complex project-based accounting, including reconciliations and financial reporting

Handle day-to-day business management activities such as bill pay and bookkeeping

Prepare and review financial statements and client reports

Perform cash management activities, including bank reconciliations, cash flow monitoring, and projections

Process payroll and related filings, including payroll taxes and year-end reporting

Coordinate with external parties such as advisors, vendors, and international counterparts as needed

Supervise junior staff and assist with task prioritization and workflow management

Organize, track, and manage multiple client deliverables and deadlines simultaneously

Provide responsive, high-touch communication and support to clients and their teams

Requirements

3+ years of experience in accounting, business management, or client-service-oriented finance roles

Strong general ledger and transactional accounting knowledge

Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with accounting and bookkeeping tools

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines with minimal supervision

Compensation
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, licensure and certifications, office location, and other business needs. The salary range for this role is disclosed in this 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.

Equal Opportunity Notice
Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, 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 applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR@vaco.com.

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