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Interim Accounting Director

Vaco
$65.00 - $75.00 / hr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, New Jersey, Fairfield
Jul 18, 2025
Job Title: Interim Corporate Accounting Director (Temporary) Location: Remote (must be on the East Coast for consideration) Type: Temporary/Interim Assignment Industry: Healthcare/Nonprofit Overview: Vaco is seeking a seasoned and adaptable Interim Corporate Accounting Director to serve in a critical temporary backfill capacity during an enterprise-wide ERP implementation. While not directly involved in the ERP activities, this individual will provide day-to-day leadership and continuity for the corporate accounting function-supporting teams across the organization and ensuring seamless financial operations during a time of transition. This is a hands-on role ideal for a leader with deep nonprofit accounting expertise and the ability to quickly integrate into a complex, mission-driven organization. The successful candidate will bring technical strength in financial reporting, intercompany accounting, allocations, and lease accounting (ASC 842). Key Responsibilities: Operational Accounting & Financial Oversight Lead and support core accounting functions, including general ledger management, monthly close, accounts payable, and variance analysis. Oversee intercompany transactions and reconciliations, allocations, and functional expense reporting. Ensure compliance with internal controls, GAAP, nonprofit regulations, and established accounting policies. Monitor budget performance and support departmental financial inquiries and reporting needs. Specialized Accounting Manage deposit accounting activities related to a captive insurance entity. Ensure full compliance with ASC 842 lease accounting requirements, including classification, measurement, and disclosure. Maintain and refine cost allocation methodologies in line with funder and organizational requirements. Systems & Tools Utilize Microsoft Dynamics GP and Prophix for transactional accounting and budgeting/reporting. Serve as a system administrator and resource for Prophix during the ERP transition-especially in support of annual budget cycles. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred. Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting leadership experience, with significant experience in nonprofit human or social services organizations. Demonstrated expertise in: Functional expense reporting and nonprofit compliance Insurance and captive entity accounting Cost allocations and intercompany reconciliations Lease accounting under ASC 842 Process and controls improvement Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and Prophix is a strong plus. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to step into an existing structure and support multiple teams through change. Additional Information: This is a temporary role designed to maintain accounting stability during a major ERP implementation. Ideal candidates will be proactive, collaborative, and capable of providing hands-on support across multiple financial functions without direct involvement in ERP-related workstreams. If you are qualified for the above role and would like to learn more, please-APPLY NOW! 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. 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. 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Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. 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.