Controller
Vaco by Highspring, Florida, NY, United States
Overview
Vaco is hiring a Controller - Operations Accounting . Location: Tamarac, FL. Compensation: $160-$180,000/yr + Bonus.
The Controller - Operations Accounting supports the Chief Accounting Officer and senior finance leadership in overseeing the accounting operations of the organization. This role ensures accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across the full spectrum of accounting activities, including monthly close, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Close & Reporting: Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules. Assist in preparing GAAP-compliant financial statements. Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations to management. Maintain accuracy of the general ledger and sub-ledgers.
Accounting Operations: Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and SOX / internal controls framework. Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy. Support integration of new systems, acquisitions, or accounting changes.
Internal Controls & Compliance: Maintain and enhance the internal control environment. Prepare documentation for internal and external auditors. Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
Leadership & Collaboration: Supervise and mentor accounting team members. Provide training and guidance to ensure high performance and accuracy. Partner with FP&A, operations, treasury, tax, and other functional groups. Support the Chief Accounting Officer in strategic initiatives and ad hoc projects.
Systems & Process Improvements: Leverage ERP systems to improve automation and data accuracy. Participate in system upgrades or implementations. Evaluate existing workflows and recommend efficiency enhancements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities
Strong understanding of US GAAP
Experience with ERP systems (SAP ECC, S4 Hana, SAP Business One, Dynamics, etc.)
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
Experience within Shared Services
Preferred Qualifications
Public accounting experience (Big 4 or regional firm)
Experience in privately held companies
Manufacturing and Service experience
Strong Excel and financial modeling skills
Equal Opportunity Notice: Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request for applicants participating in the job application or interview process. For accommodations, contact HR@vaco.com.
Privacy and AI notices: Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings focused on ensuring minimum job requirements are satisfied. More details about AI use can be found in the company’s AI notices. Vaco by Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by clients in final hiring decisions.
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Vaco is hiring a Controller - Operations Accounting . Location: Tamarac, FL. Compensation: $160-$180,000/yr + Bonus.
The Controller - Operations Accounting supports the Chief Accounting Officer and senior finance leadership in overseeing the accounting operations of the organization. This role ensures accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across the full spectrum of accounting activities, including monthly close, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Close & Reporting: Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules. Assist in preparing GAAP-compliant financial statements. Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations to management. Maintain accuracy of the general ledger and sub-ledgers.
Accounting Operations: Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and SOX / internal controls framework. Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy. Support integration of new systems, acquisitions, or accounting changes.
Internal Controls & Compliance: Maintain and enhance the internal control environment. Prepare documentation for internal and external auditors. Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
Leadership & Collaboration: Supervise and mentor accounting team members. Provide training and guidance to ensure high performance and accuracy. Partner with FP&A, operations, treasury, tax, and other functional groups. Support the Chief Accounting Officer in strategic initiatives and ad hoc projects.
Systems & Process Improvements: Leverage ERP systems to improve automation and data accuracy. Participate in system upgrades or implementations. Evaluate existing workflows and recommend efficiency enhancements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities
Strong understanding of US GAAP
Experience with ERP systems (SAP ECC, S4 Hana, SAP Business One, Dynamics, etc.)
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
Experience within Shared Services
Preferred Qualifications
Public accounting experience (Big 4 or regional firm)
Experience in privately held companies
Manufacturing and Service experience
Strong Excel and financial modeling skills
Equal Opportunity Notice: Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request for applicants participating in the job application or interview process. For accommodations, contact HR@vaco.com.
Privacy and AI notices: Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings focused on ensuring minimum job requirements are satisfied. More details about AI use can be found in the company’s AI notices. Vaco by Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by clients in final hiring decisions.
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