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Field Accounting Manager

Vaco
$135,000.00 - $175,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan, profit sharing
United States, Pennsylvania, Horsham
Jul 07, 2026
Vaco is hiring for a Field Accounting Manager opportunity in Horsham PA. Direct Hire, Hybrid Schedule Salary: 135-175,000/yr + Bonus and Profit Sharing Overview We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Manager, Field Accounting to lead and scale Field Accounting operations supporting a large, decentralized field organization. This role sits within the corporate finance function and plays a critical leadership role in bridging centralized finance with field operations. The Manager will provide oversight of accounting operations, lead and develop a high-performing field accounting organization, and drive enterprise-wide improvements in financial close, reporting, data integrity, and systems. This role partners closely with executive leadership, operations, FP&A, and technology to support business growth and financial excellence. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop a team of Field Accounting professionals, including direct reports at the corporate office and indirect leadership of Operations Controllers in the field. Establish clear performance expectations, goals, and accountability across the Field Accounting organization. Foster a high-performing, collaborative, and results-driven team culture. Build scalable team structures, strengthen succession planning, and develop future finance leaders. Accounting Operations & Financial Close Own and oversee field accounting activities, including month-end close, accruals, reporting, and reconciliations. Ensure a timely, accurate, and well-controlled financial close process aligned with GAAP and corporate standards. Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, reduce manual effort, and increase data accuracy. Strengthen governance, controls, and consistency across field accounting operations. Business Partnership & Strategic Support Act as a strategic finance partner to operations leadership and corporate stakeholders. Provide insights and analysis on financial performance, operational drivers, and risks impacting field operations. Support workforce and operational growth by ensuring scalable accounting processes and financial controls. Influence business decisions through strong financial perspective and operational understanding. Center of Excellence (COE) & Operational Excellence Drive standardization and adoption of field accounting processes, tools, and systems across a decentralized operating environment. Lead and support finance-related system initiatives and enhancements, including ERP optimization, data integration, and process improvement projects. Partner with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, IT, and Operations to improve end-to-end financial processes. Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements. Data, Controls & Performance Management Establish and track key metrics related to close performance, data quality, and accounting execution. Use data and root-cause analysis to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Partner with internal and external auditors to ensure audit readiness and timely issue resolution. Serve as a senior escalation point for complex accounting, operational, and close-related issues. Qualifications Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required. CPA preferred. 5-10+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing leadership responsibility in field or operational environments. Proven people leadership experience managing teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders. Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial close, internal controls, and operational accounting. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting highly decentralized field operations (construction, infrastructure, utilities, manufacturing, or similar industries). Experience working within a corporate shared services or center-of-excellence model. Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle Fusion, Oracle Project Portfolio Management (PPM), or similar platforms. Demonstrated success leading large-scale process, system, or transformation initiatives. Ability to lead through change and operate effectively in a growing, complex organization. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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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; 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.