Interim Sr. Accountant or Accounting Manager

Interim Sr. Accountant or Accounting ManagerOur client, a consumer goods company operating in the e-commerce sector, is seeking an Interim Sr. Accountant or Accounting Manager. This role is 100% remote and open to candidates in any time zone. The position involves assisting with monthly close activities, special accounting projects, process and policy implementation, audit support, ERP implementation initiatives, and other aspects of operational accounting. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.Responsibilities:• Work closely with the VP of Accounting to maintain or develop accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation in accordance with US GAAP.• Assist with technical accounting assessments, developing estimates, and maintaining proper documentation as needed.• Own certain aspects of the monthly close process and activities, including assisting the FP&A team with the monthly budget to actual analysis.• Create and review journal entries in the GL along with supporting schedules during daily activities and month-end close.• Provide guidance to coworkers regarding financial practices, implications, and policies.• Provide ad hoc analysis support to business leaders and key partners for complex accounting questions and projects.• Prepare certain aspects of quarterly investor reporting.• Flex between doing tactical work and supervising team members as needed.• Assist the VP of Accounting in managing two Senior Accountant resources.Financial Data & Systems:• Work with internal data analysts and engineers to enhance financial reporting and systems implementation that will scale as the business grows.• Aid in integrations between the ERP and additional software tools to modernize and scale the business.Financial Audit:• Play a key role in preparation for the annual audit, including process documentation and recommendations.• Help manage the audit by providing audit requests and preparing certain schedules within the financial statements.Requirements:• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience; CPA license preferred.• Minimum of 5-7 years of accounting/finance experience.• Experience in the retail/e-commerce industry is preferred.• Technical understanding of US GAAP, including inventory accounting.• Proficiency in NetSuite preferred.• Strong verbal and written communication skills.• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work cross-functionally with other departments.• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic high-growth environment where change is constant.• Strong business acumen and excellent written and verbal communication skills.• Self-directed, proactive, and able to define and execute projects independently.• Demonstrates a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.• People management experience is preferred.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 NoticeVaco 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. 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The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.