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Lead day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for an assigned business unit or siteOwn the monthly close process, ensuring timely, accurate financial statementsPartner with Operations to support cost control, productivity, and profitability initiativesDevelop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysisTranslate financial results into clear insights for non-financial stakeholdersEstablish and improve internal controls, policies, and financial processesBuild, mentor, and oversee a local finance/accounting teamServe as a trusted finance partner to site leadership and corporate finance. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field8+ years of progressive experience in accounting and/or financePrior leadership experience managing or developing accounting teamsBackground in manufacturing, industrial, construction, or related operations-based environmentsDemonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with Operations or Supply Chain teamsStrong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and performance analysisComfortable operating in a hands-on, onsite leadership role.

<h3>Vaco is hiring for a Director of Accounting & Finance opportunity in Gap PA.<br>Direct Hire, Onsite<br>Salary: 120-140,000/yr + Bonus<br><br>Overview</h3><p>A growing, private equity–backed manufacturing organization is seeking a <strong>Director of Accounting & Finance</strong> to lead financial operations at the business-unit level. This role is designed for a hands-on financial leader who thrives in operational environments and enjoys building structure, elevating teams, and partnering closely with plant leadership.</p><p>As the organization evolves its finance structure, this leader will play a critical role in strengthening accounting discipline, enhancing operational reporting, and supporting leadership with actionable financial insights.</p><hr><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead day-to-day <strong>accounting and financial reporting</strong> for an assigned business unit or site<li>Own the <strong>monthly close process</strong>, ensuring timely, accurate financial statements<li>Partner with Operations to support <strong>cost control, productivity, and profitability initiatives</strong><li>Develop and manage <strong>annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis</strong><li>Translate financial results into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders<li>Establish and improve <strong>internal controls, policies, and financial processes</strong><li>Build, mentor, and oversee a <strong>local finance/accounting team</strong><li>Serve as a trusted finance partner to site leadership and corporate finance</ul><hr><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field<li>8+ years of progressive experience in accounting and/or finance<li>Prior leadership experience managing or developing accounting teams<li>Background in <strong>manufacturing, industrial, construction, or related operations-based environments</strong><li>Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with Operations or Supply Chain teams<li>Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and performance analysis<li>Comfortable operating in a <strong>hands-on, onsite leadership role</strong></ul><p><strong>Preferred but Not Required</strong></p><ul><li>CPA or MBA<li>Experience in a private equity–backed or growth-oriented organization<li>Exposure to multi-site or decentralized finance structures</ul><hr><h3>Work Environment</h3><ul><li><strong>Fully onsite role</strong> at a manufacturing or industrial facility<li>Occasional travel may be required based on business needs</ul>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. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. 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. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.<div class="notice"><p>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.</p></div><div class="notice"><h3>EEO Notice </h3><p>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.</p><p>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 <a href="mailto:HR@vaco.com">HR@vaco.com</a> .</p><p>Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/poster" target="_blank" rel="noopener">workplace discrimination is illegal</a>. </p><p>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.</p></div><div class="notice"><h3>Privacy Notice</h3><p>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. </p><ul> <li>California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/#ccpa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li> <li>Virginia residents may access our state specific policies <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li> <li>Residents of all other states may access our policies <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. </li> <li>Canadian residents may access our policies in English <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> and in French <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy-policy-fr/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li> <li>Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li></ul></div><div class="notice"><h3>Pay Transparency Notice</h3><p> Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:</p><ul> <li>the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;</li> <li>licensure and certification requirements;</li> <li>office location and other geographic considerations;</li> <li>other business and organizational needs.</li></ul><p>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.</p></div>

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.

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