Controller POST NUMBER: 450674
Company Overview:
Our client is a rapidly growing manufacturing and distribution business in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) space. Known for their entrepreneurial leadership and premium product lines, they’re seeking a hands-on Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls while supporting strategic initiatives. This is a high-impact role reporting directly to a company co-founder.
Position Summary:
The Controller will oversee the full spectrum of accounting operations including general ledger, cost accounting, AR/AP, financial reporting, and tax compliance. This individual will manage month-end close, budgeting, and audit coordination, while supporting ERP upgrades and mentoring a small accounting team.
Key Responsibilities:
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Oversee all accounting operations including GL, AR/AP, fixed assets, cost accounting, and payroll allocations
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Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
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Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes; coordinate with external auditors and manage audit prep
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Monitor and enhance internal controls and company card/T&E processes
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Develop budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses; provide financial insights to ownership
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Ensure tax compliance including indirect taxes and income tax return preparation
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Manage inventory reconciliations and annual physical counts
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Lead accounting ERP implementation and transition to specialized distillation software
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Oversee co-packing project costing and cost allocation reporting
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Supervise and mentor accounting staff; support process improvements and special projects as needed
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA and/or Master’s preferred
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7 years of progressive accounting experience, with strong cost accounting background in a manufacturing or CPG environment
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Hands-on experience managing full-cycle accounting close (3–5 day close environment)
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ERP system experience required (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central strongly preferred)
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Prior experience advancing within a company or leading within a small team environment is ideal
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Background in public accounting (audit or tax) strongly preferred
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.