Controller
Vaco, Mankato, MN, United States
Vaco is hiring a Controller.
Location: Mankato, Minnesota
Compensation: $100,000-$120,000 annually – your specific range may vary based on experience, location, and other factors. Additional discretionary bonuses may be available. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
Overview
The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls within the organization. This role plays a critical part in supporting the financial integrity of the company by leading month‑end closings, managing compliance with regulatory standards, and guiding budgeting and forecasting efforts. Within the context of the waste industry, the Controller ensures that financial processes are aligned with operational demands, including route efficiency, asset tracking, and disposal site cost analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Manage daily accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes; prepare accurate and timely financial statements.
Develop internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with GAAP and industry‑specific regulations.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, especially relating to route profitability, fuel usage, and equipment depreciation.
Supervise and mentor accounting team members; provide performance feedback and professional development.
Collaborate with operations to align financial reporting with field activity (e.g., landfill/recycling facility usage, hauling costs).
Oversee external audits, tax filings, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations relevant to waste management.
Analyze financial data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and cost‑saving opportunities.
Recommend improvements to financial systems, policies, and processes.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or Controller role.
Experience within the waste, recycling, transportation, or logistics industries strongly preferred.
In‑depth knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
Strong understanding of cost accounting and asset management in an industrial or service‑based environment.
Familiarity with ERP systems and financial software; experience with route‑based billing systems is a plus.
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective leadership, communication, and team management capabilities.
Ability to work cross‑functionally with operations, maintenance, and executive teams.
EEO Notice
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. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or political affiliation, as required by federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits, please contact HR@vaco.com.
You acknowledge 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 you as a candidate for this employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain confidentiality of any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and limit disclosure to the extent necessary to perform any obligations related to your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, screening, and resume dispersal.
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Location: Mankato, Minnesota
Compensation: $100,000-$120,000 annually – your specific range may vary based on experience, location, and other factors. Additional discretionary bonuses may be available. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
Overview
The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls within the organization. This role plays a critical part in supporting the financial integrity of the company by leading month‑end closings, managing compliance with regulatory standards, and guiding budgeting and forecasting efforts. Within the context of the waste industry, the Controller ensures that financial processes are aligned with operational demands, including route efficiency, asset tracking, and disposal site cost analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Manage daily accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes; prepare accurate and timely financial statements.
Develop internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with GAAP and industry‑specific regulations.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, especially relating to route profitability, fuel usage, and equipment depreciation.
Supervise and mentor accounting team members; provide performance feedback and professional development.
Collaborate with operations to align financial reporting with field activity (e.g., landfill/recycling facility usage, hauling costs).
Oversee external audits, tax filings, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations relevant to waste management.
Analyze financial data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and cost‑saving opportunities.
Recommend improvements to financial systems, policies, and processes.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or Controller role.
Experience within the waste, recycling, transportation, or logistics industries strongly preferred.
In‑depth knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
Strong understanding of cost accounting and asset management in an industrial or service‑based environment.
Familiarity with ERP systems and financial software; experience with route‑based billing systems is a plus.
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective leadership, communication, and team management capabilities.
Ability to work cross‑functionally with operations, maintenance, and executive teams.
EEO Notice
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. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or political affiliation, as required by federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits, please contact HR@vaco.com.
You acknowledge 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 you as a candidate for this employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain confidentiality of any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and limit disclosure to the extent necessary to perform any obligations related to your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, screening, and resume dispersal.
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