

Director of Accounting POST NUMBER: 455539
Direct Hire, Hybrid Schedule (1 day onsite per week)
Salary: 150-175,000/yr Bonus
SUMMARY:
Maintain an accounting system that fairly presents the financial position of the company. Interface with management and use professional judgement supplementing accounting policy and procedures in accomplishing that goal.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Reviews monthly internal financial statements to ensure they are in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Reviews Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings including 10-Q’s, 10-K’s, and 8-K’s in accordance with GAAP and SEC requirements.
- Maintains adequate, auditable support for filings.
- Develops and supports internal controls and Section 404 SOX documentation and risk related assessments.
- Reviews department memos for new and existing accounting standards as they apply to current or proposed transactions or processes.
- Assists in responding to and coordinating replies to any SEC written or oral comments, coordinating with auditors/counsel as necessary.
- Reviews detailed proforma financial statements and related financial data for 33 Act filings for acquisitions and capital raising.
- During bank acquisitions – detail review FED & FDIC applications, detail review purchase accounting schedules and review merger-related expenses.
- Calculates the Fair Value (FV) of annual stock-based compensation awarded to Directors and Employees and assists with the preparation of stock based compensation related tables disclosed in the annual proxy.
- Reviews the annual Goodwill Impairment analysis.
- Assists with information needs of outside auditors and federal regulators.
- Acts in the absence of the Controller.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's Degree, required.
- Licensed CPA/continuing education on new accounting standards, required.
- Ten plus years of accounting or auditing experience required. Experience in managing an accounting department, preferred.
- Thorough understanding of current accounting standards.
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.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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 that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your 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 as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position 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 are 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.