Job Description

Vaco is assisting our client in their search for a Director of Finance , a role that is primarily responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial reporting for the company, common trust funds, and other investment funds. Further responsibilities include:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close and financial reporting for the company, common trust funds, and other investment funds
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and key performance metrics to support strategic decision-making
• Oversee budgeting and cash flow forecasting
• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entry recording, monthly reconciliations of accounts, and other core accounting functions
• Work closely with external auditors and tax advisors to manage audits and tax filings
• Oversee treasury operations, including banking relationships
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard firm and client assets
• Identify potential financial risks and implement proactive strategies to mitigate risks and ensure confidentiality
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of financial systems to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including investment operations, compliance, and client services, to ensure seamless financial integration across the firm and to provide essential information to enhance decision-making processes

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; Advanced degree preferred
• 5-7+ years of relevant accounting, audit, and treasury experience
• Certified Public Accountant preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial controls, and regulatory reporting standards
• Experience in risk management, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), budgeting, and forecasting
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Team-oriented with strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to take initiative and manage multiple tasks to meet established deadlines

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco 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 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

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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. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here .
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .
• 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.

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