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Accounting Manager

Vaco
$160,000.00 - $180,000.00 / yr
United States, New York, New York
Dec 20, 2025
Client: SaaS/Artificial Intelligence Organization Role: Accounting Manager Salary: $160,000 - $180,000/annually + Benefits Location: Manhattan, NY - 5 days a week onsite Job Description: We are in hypergrowth mode, and as we scale, we're building out our finance and accounting functions. This role is an opportunity to be the first Accounting Manager and lay the groundwork infrastructure for all things accounting. We're looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented, and strategic Accounting Manager to build our accounting operations end-to-end. Reporting directly to the Controller, you'll take charge of everything from monthly closes, technical memos, revenue recognition and process workflows. We focus on simplifying processes, leveraging automation, and using technology and AI to make our accounting processes smarter and more efficient. This is a unique opportunity to set up best-in-class accounting processes at an early-stage startup and scale them alongside the business. What You'll Do Build out all core accounting functions: Oversee the month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. Establish scalable accounting systems and controls: Implement financial systems, develop internal controls, accounting policies, and process documentation to support our next phase of growth. Technical accounting: Research and implement guidance around revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), stock-based compensation, and other complex areas. Improve Procure-to-Pay process: Ensure timely and accurate AP processing and reporting, optimize spend visibility, oversee vendor onboarding, purchase approvals, invoice management, and payments. Coordinate audits, tax, and compliance: Prepare for annual financial audits, tax compliance, and other regulatory reporting. Support strategic finance initiatives: Work cross-functionally to analyze financial results, automate processes, and help inform business decisions. What You'll Bring 6-8+ years of progressive accounting experience. Active CPA required. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Deep knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting principles Fluency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar), Excel/Sheets, and modern SaaS billing tools. SQL skills are a plus. Strong understanding of billing operations and systems. Stripe/Billing experience is a plus. Excellent communication and organizational skills, both written and verbal. 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. 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