Controller POST NUMBER: 450453
Location: On-site West Palm Beach, FL
Compensation: $100,000 – $110,000 base up to 10% discretionary bonus
About the Opportunity:
We are seeking a hands-on and growth-minded Controller to join a thriving and expanding organization in the service industry. This is an on-site role with a clear path for advancement, including future leadership over new dealership locations as they are added.
The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals—particularly around debits and credits—and demonstrate proven experience leading both people and process within a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who thrives in an entrepreneurial setting and is eager to grow with the company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for a dealership environment.
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
- Establish and refine accounting procedures and internal controls.
- Collaborate with leadership to support financial decision-making as new dealerships are acquired.
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
- Ensure accurate general ledger activity and financial reporting.
- Partner cross-functionally to implement and improve processes across the organization.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, particularly debits and credits.
- Leadership experience in managing accounting teams and process improvement.
- Background in the service industry strongly preferred.
- ERP experience is not required—just strong overall systems and tech savvy; training will be provided.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Self-starter with a proactive mindset and desire to grow with the business.
- Excellent company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (majority paid by employer).
- Generous 401(k) with company match.
- Discretionary bonus potential up to 10%.
- Opportunity for growth as the company expands.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
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 .
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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.