Corporate Controller POST NUMBER: 453013
Corporate Controller:
A growing, private equity-backed organization is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead the company’s accounting, consolidation, and financial reporting functions. Reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer, this individual will play a critical leadership role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting, managing general ledger operations, overseeing audits, and maintaining internal controls. The Controller will be instrumental in scaling the finance function, supporting continued growth through acquisitions, and collaborating closely with business unit leaders.
Responsibilities:- Lead timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
- Prepare lender, investor, and board reporting packages
- Manage the monthly close process and ensure strong internal controls over financial reporting
- Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
- Develop and mentor a growing accounting team
- Partner with District Controllers, AP, AR, Tax, and HR teams to maintain accurate accounting records
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development
- Research and apply complex accounting issues (e.g., revenue recognition, lease accounting, purchase accounting, impairment)
- Maintain internal accounting policies and procedures
- Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual financial audit
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and support internal audit functions
- Support due diligence, purchase accounting, and post-acquisition integration activities
- Develop scalable processes for onboarding acquired companies into the financial systems
- Drive automation and process improvements for a scalable finance infrastructure
- Lead ERP optimization and participate in systems implementation projects
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA required)
- 10 years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including 3 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP, consolidations, internal controls, and financial reporting
- Experience in a private equity-backed, multi-entity, or multi-location business environment
- Successful track record with ERP/system implementations (e.g., NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics)
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
- Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- M&A integration experience within a high-growth or roll-up business model
- Background in construction, distribution, or specialty contracting sectors
- Public accounting experience at a Big 4 or national firm 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
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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.