Fractional Accounting Consultant (Director or Controller)

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and variance review
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and support ongoing accounting operations
• Review accounts payable workflows and ensure proper coding and process integrity
• Monitor financial data flows across systems and resolve any discrepancies or integration issues
• Support payroll accounting, including preparation and review of journal entries
• Audit transaction timing and classification across accounting periods as needed
• Assist with light forecasting or budgeting activities during periodic planning cycles
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial reporting
• Identify and support opportunities for process improvements within accounting workflows

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in general ledger or operational accounting roles
• Strong experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Experience operating independently in a fractional or part-time capacity
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with accounting systems
• Experience with AP workflows and payroll accounting preferred

Compensation

Compensation for this role 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; and other business and organizational needs.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Vaco by Highspring is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals 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 applicable law.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be given Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you 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.

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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; and other business and organizational needs.