Accounting Advisory Manager

Company: Vaco by Highspring
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 9, 2026

Job Description:

Title: Manager, Accounting Advisory Company: Accounting & Advisory Services Location: San Diego, CA Compensation: Competitive, DOE Career Opportunity Our client, an established accounting and advisory firm, is seeking a Manager for their Accounting Advisory team. This role offers the chance to work with Fortune 100 brands, high-growth companies, and mid-market firms to address complex financial and business challenges while advancing professional growth. Team Overview – Accounting Advisory The Accounting Advisory team consists of professionals with public accounting experience and business consultants across multiple industries. The team provides guidance through IPOs, M&A lifecycle support, and technical accounting solutions to resolve complex financial reporting issues. Key Responsibilities • Support companies on IPO preparation, transaction support, carve-outs/spin-offs, audit readiness, and adoption of new accounting standards. • Provide research-based guidance and technical accounting recommendations to clients and colleagues. • Prepare and deliver presentations on technical concepts, project plans, milestones, and results. • Review team progress for compliance with work programs and professional standards. • Educate internal and external audiences on accounting advisory best practices. • Identify, design, and implement solutions to improve methodology and client delivery. • Build credibility as a trusted advisor and manage client relationships with a focus on business growth. • Participate in staff development and technical training initiatives. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting • CPA and/or CMA certification • 5 years of professional services experience (public accounting or advisory firm preferred) or relevant technical accounting/financial reporting experience with a publicly held/Fortune 500 organization • Knowledge of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX standards • Understanding of accounting and audit practices, procedures, and reporting standards • Willingness to travel at least 25% • Master’s degree in Accounting • Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems such as Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Workday, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365 • Proven ability to lead and motivate teams to exceed client expectations • Experience managing and executing complex projects in challenging environments 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.

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