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Senior Accountant - Analyst

Vaco
$100,000.00 - $120,000.00 / yr
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Feb 14, 2026
Senior Accountant Private Equity-Backed \| Middle Market Consumer Services \| High-Growth Environment We are partnering with a private equity-backed, middle market consumer services company to identify a Senior Accountant who will play a critical role in supporting a high-growth organization. This position reports directly to the CFO and offers strong visibility to leadership, hands-on exposure to operational finance, and meaningful career progression within a dynamic environment. Position Overview The Senior Accountant will support the monthly close process, financial reporting, and technical accounting initiatives while helping strengthen internal controls and processes as the company scales. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA with public accounting experience looking to transition into a high-impact industry role within a PE-backed platform. Key Responsibilities Lead and support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation Assist with preparation of internal and external financial reporting packages for executive leadership and private equity sponsors Support technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting policies Partner cross-functionally with operations to improve processes and ensure financial accuracy Contribute to internal control enhancements and process improvements in a high-growth environment Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis as needed Qualifications 2-5 years of public accounting experience (Big 4 or national firm preferred) CPA required (or actively pursuing with strong progress toward completion) Strong technical accounting foundation and understanding of GAAP Experience with private equity-backed clients a plus Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving organization Strong communication skills and desire to work closely with executive leadership Why This Opportunity? Direct exposure to CFO and executive leadership Private equity-backed platform with growth trajectory Opportunity to build processes and influence infrastructure Clear path for advancement as the organization scales Competitive compensation and bonus potential 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. 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.