Vaco is hiring: Manager, Corporate Accounting in Charlotte

Manager, Corporate Accounting
Hybrid

Are you a seasoned accounting professional with a strong track record of leadership and expertise in corporate accounting? We're seeking a Manager, Corporate Accounting to join our team at a financially stable and highly respected organization in the transportation and logistics industry. With $2 billion in revenue, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-impact, visible role while growing your career.

Why Join?

• Stability & Growth: Bonuses regularly pay 150-200% of target, and the role offers a clear pathway to Assistant Controller in 4-5 years.
• Leadership Opportunity: Empower and mentor a team while working closely with senior leadership.
• Professional Development: Gain exposure to SEC reporting and public reporting requirements to enhance your expertise.

As the Manager, Corporate Accounting, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. Your responsibilities will include:

Financial Close & Reporting:

• Oversee and support the monthly close process.
• Review payroll postings and manage journal entries.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, supporting footnotes, and analytical schedules.
• Utilize ERP and planning tools for close management, master data oversight, and reconciliation reviews.

Benefit Plan, Inventory & Fixed Asset Management:

• Analyze benefit plan accounts, including pensions, 401k, and deferred compensation.
• Prepare audited financials for the company's benefit plans and manage related audits.
• Supervise the fixed assets accountant and staff accountant.

Compliance & Internal Controls:

• Ensure adherence to GAAP disclosure requirements.
• Update and maintain internal controls over financial reporting and the close calendar.
• Monitor compliance and adapt processes as necessary.

Research & Policy Development:

• Research and interpret new accounting pronouncements and their business impacts.
• Prepare memos and presentations for leadership, including the CFO and CEO.

Team Leadership & Ad Hoc Projects:

• Develop team members through guidance, project assignments, and performance reviews.
• Lead ad hoc reporting and analysis initiatives as requested by management.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • 10+ years in corporate accounting, financial reporting, benefits accounting, or fixed assets.
  • Leadership experience in managing teams and processes.
  • General ledger and ERP system expertise.
• Credentials: CPA required. Public accounting or SEC reporting experience is a plus but not mandatory.
• Skills:
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities.

What Sets This Role Apart:

• High Visibility: Work directly with senior leaders, including the CFO and Controller, in a role that has significant organizational impact.
• Pathway for Advancement: Opportunities to grow into leadership roles within a few years, supported by a leadership team that values internal development.
• Financial Stability: Our organization has a history of strong performance, ensuring a consistent and rewarding bonus structure.

Take the next step in your career with a role that offers stability, growth, and impact. If you're a CPA with a passion for leadership and excellence in corporate accounting, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and make your mark in a company that values your expertise and commitment.

Vaco 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 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 LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC 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 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 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 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 agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco 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 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.