Divisional Controller POST NUMBER: 454102
We are seeking an experienced Divisional Controller to oversee all accounting and finance functions for a key business unit within a growing construction organization. This position will serve as the financial leader for the division, partnering closely with operational leadership to drive accurate reporting and strategic financial insights.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the month-end close process for the division, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to accounting standards.
- Prepare and review financial statements, variance analyses, and performance reporting for senior leadership.
- Collaborate with division and field leaders to interpret financial data, monitor budgets, and support decision-making.
- Supervise and mentor direct reports, fostering professional growth and team engagement.
- Review and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking for accuracy and efficiency.
- Provide actionable financial analysis to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings.
- Partner with operations to address budgetary concerns and explain financial concepts in a clear, relatable manner.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and applicable accounting principles.
- Assist with special projects, system enhancements, and process improvements within the division.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
- 8–15 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including prior management responsibility.
- Proven experience overseeing the month-end close process and preparing complete financial statements.
- Strong financial analysis and budget management skills.
- Industry background in construction, engineering, or a related field strongly preferred.
- Experience managing P&L for a business unit or division with $85M–$100M in revenue, preferred.
- Proficiency with ERP systems; CMiC experience a plus.
- Skilled communicator with the ability to collaborate across functions and explain financial concepts to non-finance teams.
- Flexible, hands-on leadership style with the ability to adapt to established processes and company culture.
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 .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights 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 your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
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.