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Director of Finance

Vaco
$160,000.00 - $200,000.00 / yr
United States, New York, Queens
Apr 01, 2025
Director of Finance Location: Long Island City, NY (Hybrid - 3 days/week onsite) Compensation: $160,000 - $200,000 + Bonus Our client is seeking a dynamic Director of Finance to oversee the daily operations of the Accounting Department and drive financial excellence within the organization. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Finance, this role will manage the accounting team, ensure compliance with GAAP, and implement scalable policies to foster continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, deep technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to enhance financial processes. NetSuite expertise is an absolute requirement, as this role will involve optimizing and leveraging the system for financial reporting and analysis. Key Responsibilities: Oversee daily accounting operations and ensure smooth financial reporting. Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while fostering clear communication across departments. Assist in the development, documentation, and implementation of scalable financial policies and procedures. Review financial processes annually to maintain GAAP, regulatory, and external audit compliance. Prepare and present executive briefings on financial performance, operational metrics, and strategic insights. Partner with IT to ensure seamless financial system integration and security. Drive process improvements across departments such as Sales, Billing, FP&A, GL, and Cash Management. Research and propose solutions for complex accounting challenges. Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support for special projects. Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (Master's preferred). 5+ years of experience in accounting, ideally in both private industry and a Big Four firm. CPA highly preferred; audit or assurance experience required. NetSuite expertise is mandatory - candidates must have hands-on experience with reports, modules, and SuiteBilling. Proficiency in Microsoft systems and banking portals; Tipalti experience is a plus. Exceptional leadership, organization, and attention to detail. Strong ability to collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional teams. Understanding of key accounting principles such as Revenue Recognition (ASC 606). This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance leader looking to make a significant impact while working in a hybrid capacity. 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.