Interim Controller POST NUMBER: 419614
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Assist Controller in all corporate accounting functions, including the preparation and evaluation of budgets to align resources with departments and provide feedback
- Develop system for data collection and expense reporting and other financial operating reports including income statements, balance sheets, and statement of cash flows to assist with data driven decision making
- Lead monthly accounting close activities to provide reports by requested deadlines to internal stakeholders and board members
- Maintain general ledger by reconciling with subsidiary accounts, preparing a trial balance, and reconciling entries
- Ensure compliance with local, state and federal government reporting requirements to maintain operational good standing
- Prepare weekly and monthly financial statements and various detailed analysis to assist department heads with aligning actuals to their budgets
- Compile audit work papers and assist external auditors in completing their audit to comply with financing requirements
- Coordinate tax workpapers for annual income tax returns and connect with outside firm to ensure timely filings
- Coordinate and administer financial software implementations, integrations, and system analysis to ensure efficient utilization and reduce redundancies
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Train Accounting Specialists on processes and procedures as necessary or requested
- Complete or the ability to assist in the following areas: Banking, Credit Card Processing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash posting, and Payroll
- Manage and or mentor team members as assigned by the CFO or Controller in the Finance Department
Required Skills/Abilities/Experience
- Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience of progressive accounting experience, with a minimum of 5 years managing or leading high-performing teams
- Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Netsuite, Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, and Rippling. Additional experience with GAAP, ASC, and SOX compliance.
- Analytical Skills: Adept at advanced reconciliations and complex Accounting issues. Ability to problem solve and make informed decisions within the income statement and balance sheet while adhering to GAAP.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships at all levels within the organization. Effectively communicate with contracted vendors, auditors, and customers.
- Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment, and handle multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines.
- Team Collaboration: Proven experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams and fostering an environment of teamwork, inclusion, and accountability within the Finance and Accounting department.
- Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify root causes and create and implement policies and procedures to resolve or mitigate issues.
Preferred Skills/Abilities/Experience
- Computer Proficiency in NetSuite and Google Suite
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) would be an advantage
- Familiarity with GAAP, ASC, and SOX compliance.
- Previous Management experience of at least 3 years
Education
- A Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
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.
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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.