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Controller - CONFIDENTIAL

Vaco
$150,000.00 - $175,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Aug 01, 2025
Job Title: Controller Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Job Purpose: The Controller is responsible for leading the accounting function and managing the integrity of the company's financial reporting processes. This role oversees the month-end and year-end close cycles, ensures compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, and leads a team across core accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, lease and commission accounting, and expense reporting. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor the accounting team, including hiring, training, performance management, and career development. Oversee timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Establish and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Manage all aspects of the month-end and year-end close process, including preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations and income statement analysis. Coordinate with other departments (e.g., billing, compensation, operations) to ensure accurate and complete financial reporting. Ensure timely processing of accounts payable and employee reimbursements. Support internal and external audits, including the preparation of audit schedules and coordination of requests. Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and accuracy in financial operations. Assist the CFO with special projects, strategic initiatives, and ad hoc financial analysis. Qualifications: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Effective communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders. Commitment to high ethical standards and professional integrity. Experience & Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred. 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior management responsibility. Public accounting experience a plus but not required. Experience with enterprise accounting systems (ERP); proficiency with Excel and financial reporting tools. 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.