What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Unit Finance & Accounting Manager position at Vaco by Highspring?
Business Unit Finance & Accounting Manager - P&L Owner / Strategic Partner
Publicly Traded Company | Hybrid Work Environment
"Join a publicly traded company as a Finance & Accounting Manager supporting a key business division-own the P&L, partner with leadership, and help drive strategic growth."
This role offers strong visibility with senior leadership, ownership of a business unit P&L, and the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making. It's an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working cross-functionally and wants to grow within a large, well-established organization.
The company offers a hybrid work environment and strong internal mobility, with opportunities for advancement within the finance organization.
What You'll DoBusiness Partnership & Financial Leadership
Serve as the primary finance partner to divisional leadership
Provide insights on revenue, expenses, and profitability trends
Help leaders make informed decisions that improve financial performance
Financial Planning & Analysis
Build and maintain financial models to support forecasting and operational planning
Partner with Corporate FP&A on annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
Analyze large data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Financial Reporting & Close
Support month-end close activities in partnership with accounting
Prepare and present financial reports for leadership
Develop new reporting and dashboards to improve visibility into performance
Strategic Initiatives
Support acquisitions through financial analysis, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration
Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen financial controls
Contribute to strategic planning and long-term financial initiatives
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5-10 years of accounting and/or finance experience
Experience supporting business leaders with financial insights and analysis
Strong analytical skills and comfort working with large data sets
Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-finance partners
Ownership of a business unit P&L
High visibility with operational leadership
Opportunity to support strategic initiatives and acquisitions
Hybrid work environment
Strong career growth within a publicly traded 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.
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.
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.
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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.