Director of Accounting - Vaco, LLC
Sarasota, FL 34240
About the Job
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Accounting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting with at least 7 years of experience, preferably with industry experience in healthcare or dental services. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, and supporting strategic financial planning to promote the organization’s growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Leadership: Manage all accounting functions, including general ledger management, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, tax compliance, and financial reporting.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop and monitor the annual budget, ensuring alignment with the dental office’s financial goals and objectives.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and present findings to executive leadership; ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Audit and Compliance: Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to financial policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Cash Flow Management: Monitor and optimize cash flow to support day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the practice management, clinical teams, and vendors to support operational needs and maintain cost efficiency.
- Industry-Specific Financial Insights: Provide specialized knowledge in the dental or healthcare field, understanding the nuances of revenue cycles, insurance claims processing, and cost management in clinical settings.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA is a plus.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Industry experience in healthcare, dental, or a similar field is strongly preferred.
- Proficient in accounting software (such as QuickBooks, Sage) and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated success in process improvements, financial forecasting, and strategic planning.
Vaco 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 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 LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC 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 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 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 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 agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco’s 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 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 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.
