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Interim Accounting Professionals | Senior Accountant through Controller

Vaco LLC
  • Memphis, TN
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    Vaco LLC

    Job Description

    Interim Accounting Professionals | Senior Accountant through Controller

    Location: Hybrid

    Duration: Contract / Project-Based

    Start: ASAP

    Position Overview

    We are seeking experienced accounting professionals for a variety of interim and project-based opportunities. These engagements may range from hands-on Senior Accountant support to Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, and Controller-level leadership.


    Ideal candidates are comfortable stepping into new environments, quickly learning systems and processes, and providing support where it is needed most. Projects may include month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, audit support, accounting clean-up, process improvement, system implementations, or interim accounting leadership.


    Key Responsibilities

    Depending on the engagement and level of the role, responsibilities may include:

    • Support or lead month-end and year-end close processes
    • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
    • Manage general ledger activity and ensure accurate financial reporting
    • Assist with audit preparation and requested documentation
    • Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies or outstanding issues
    • Support accounting clean-up, backlog, and special projects
    • Evaluate and improve accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls
    • Assist with system implementations, conversions, or other accounting initiatives
    • Provide oversight and direction to accounting team members when needed
    • Partner with finance, operations, and leadership on accounting and reporting needs
    • Provide hands-on accounting support or interim leadership during periods of transition, growth, or increased workload

    Qualifications

    • Experience at the Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Controller, or comparable level
    • Strong general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting experience
    • Solid understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
    • Strong reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
    • Ability to work independently and quickly learn new processes
    • Comfortable working in environments with changing priorities and project needs
    • Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms is a plus
    • Previous interim, consulting, or project-based experience is helpful but not required

    Why Consider Contract Accounting Opportunities?

    • Work on a variety of accounting projects and initiatives
    • Gain exposure to different organizations, systems, and accounting environments
    • Apply your experience where organizations have an immediate need
    • Opportunities ranging from hands-on accounting work to accounting leadership
    • Build additional experience while maintaining flexibility between longer-term career opportunities



    By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

    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.

    Representation Notice

    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.

    For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

    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.

    Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.

    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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMemphis, TN
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
    Year Founded2002
    Websitehttp://www.vaco.com/

    About Company

    Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic staffing for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to more than 35 offices across the globe, 700+ employees, more than 3,000 consultants and $450M in revenue. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for past 11 years and is dedicated to developing long-term relationships, life-long careers and creative client solutions.

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounting Policiesunmatched
    • Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Financial Controlunmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Financial Statementsunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Hair Stylingunmatched
    • Journal Entriesunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Microsoft Dynamicsunmatched
    • NetSuiteunmatched
    • Oracleunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • SAPunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched

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