Head of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting

Company: Vaco by Highspring
Location: Beverly Hills
Posted on: January 9, 2026

Job Description:

We’re seeking an Interim SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager to step in and own key elements of external reporting, technical accounting research, and close support for a large, publicly traded consumer brand. Lead preparation and coordination of 10-Q/10-K deliverables, including footnotes, disclosures, tie-outs, and support schedules. Coordinate the quarterly/annual reporting process across Finance, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and external auditors. Research and document accounting conclusions for new transactions and complex areas (e.g., revenue recognition, leases, inventory, restructuring, acquisitions, impairment, stock comp). Draft and maintain accounting memos, policy documentation, and implementation guidance for operational teams. Support month-end/quarter-end close with complex journal entries, account analysis, and reconciliations tied to reporting. Serve as a key point of contact for auditors on SEC reporting and technical accounting topics; manage PBC items related to disclosures and technical memos. 7 years progressive experience in technical accounting and/or SEC reporting (public company Big 4/large regional strongly preferred) ~ Strong technical writing skills—able to create audit-ready memos and clear, defensible documentation. ~ Advanced Excel skills; comfort with large datasets and complex reporting support. ~ ERP exposure (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite) helpful. 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 . 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. 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 . the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; office location and other geographic considerations; 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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