Manager of Reporting POST NUMBER: 480897

Our client is a rapidly growing, private equity-backed transportation services organization undergoing a significant finance transformation. As part of a newly established shared services model headquartered in Wall, NJ, the organization is centralizing accounting and finance functions that were previously managed across multiple branch locations. This newly created position will play a critical role in supporting that initiative under the leadership of a recently appointed CFO.

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, the Reporting Manager will be instrumental in building and standardizing accounting processes across multiple entities while supporting the transition to a centralized finance organization. This individual will lead financial reporting and consolidation efforts, support month-end close and audit activities, and help establish scalable processes and best practices within a growing shared services environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys process improvement, organizational transformation, and working in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Consolidations

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage multi-entity consolidations and corporate reporting requirements.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial reporting across business units.
• Assist with the preparation of management reporting packages and supporting schedules.

Month-End Close

• Drive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Help establish and maintain a formal close calendar, reporting deadlines, and standardized close procedures.
• Review account reconciliations and ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures.

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate and support external audit requests and annual audit processes.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist in strengthening internal controls and maintaining compliance with accounting standards.

Process Improvement & Finance Transformation

• Support the integration and centralization of accounting functions from branch locations into the shared services environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across the organization.
• Assist in developing standardized accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Participate in special projects related to organizational growth, system enhancements, and finance transformation initiatives.

Financial Analysis

• Perform detailed financial analysis to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to finance leadership.
• Support ad hoc reporting and strategic initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• 5 years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, or audit experience.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and consolidations required.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience supporting external audits and month-end close processes.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Experience

• Experience within a private equity-backed organization.
• Corporate accounting and reporting experience in a complex, multi-entity environment.
• Public accounting experience, particularly within audit or assurance services, will be strongly considered.
• Exposure to shared services environments, accounting centralization efforts, or finance transformation initiatives.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving organization and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, process improvement mindset, and willingness to build structure in a growing environment.

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.