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Interim Director of Accounting

Vaco
$75.00 - $120.00 / hr
United States, Michigan, Troy
Apr 05, 2025
Job Title: Interim Director of Accounting Location: Troy, MI OR remote with travel Position Type: Contract (4-6 months, with strong potential to convert to permanent) Pay Rate: $80 - $110/hour depending on experience level About the Role: We are partnering with a leading national professional services firm to identify an Interim Director of Accountingto oversee their accounting department.This high-impact role is ideal for a CPA with experience leading an accounting team in a publicly traded company environment and who understands the urgency of timely financial reporting.The position is expected to last 4-6months, with a strong possibility of transitioning into a permanent role with the company. The project will require monthly travel to the Detroit area. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting Oversee preparation of financial statements and SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, etc.) in compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards Develop and maintain strong internal controls and ensure SOX compliance across accounting processes Partner with FP&A, Legal, Tax, and other cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and accurate financial planning Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals; provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development Collaborate with external auditors during financial and SOX audits and ensure successful audit outcomes Research and implement new accounting standards, providing technical accounting guidance as needed Drive process improvements and system enhancements to streamline accounting operations and increase efficiency Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles Experience in a publicly traded company or Big 4/public accounting firm highly preferred In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance Strong understanding of technical accounting areas such as revenue recognition, lease accounting, equity, and consolidations Proven experience managing month-end close, internal controls, and audit processes Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment WHY VACO? We have direct relationships with hiring managers, so you can expect that we proactively market your skill-set to prospective clients that we mutually agree make sense-promoting your strengthsto our client relationships. If you are available immediately to begin a consulting engagement with Vaco, and you want to partner with the best consulting firm in the nation,apply todayto learn more,gain market insights, and join our growing consulting base. 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.