Controller

Company Overview Our client is a private equity backed, global professional services firm delivering high-impact solutions to leading organizations worldwide. Operating across multiple jurisdictions, the company supports a complex, multi-entity environment and is backed by a well-respected private equity partner. The organization is in a strong growth phase, with a focus on scaling operations, enhancing systems, and building best-in‑class finance processes. Position Summary Our client is seeking a Controller to lead day‑to‑day accounting operations and serve as a key partner to the CFO. This is a highly visible, hands‑on leadership role responsible for owning the close process, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and building scalable systems and processes to support continued growth. The Controller will oversee a distributed team across multiple geographies and play a critical role in strengthening internal controls, optimizing workflows, and supporting strategic initiatives across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong, process‑oriented leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑ownership environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple legal entities, including multi‑currency consolidations and intercompany eliminations Oversee global accounting operations including AR, AP, payroll entries, accruals, and financial reporting Manage revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606 and support technical accounting areas including leases and income taxes Partner with external auditors and advisors to ensure audit readiness and successful execution across multiple jurisdictions Oversee tax compliance activities in coordination with external partners (income tax, indirect tax, and transfer pricing) Administer and optimize the ERP system and broader finance technology stack; drive automation and process improvement initiatives Establish and maintain strong internal controls, documentation, and scalable accounting processes Lead, mentor, and develop a distributed accounting team, including offshore resources Partner cross‑functionally with leadership across operations, business development, HR, and legal Support the CFO with ad‑hoc analysis, reporting, and strategic initiatives Qualifications CPA designation required 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership within a Controller or Assistant Controller capacity Strong experience managing full‑cycle close in a multi‑entity environment International accounting experience, including multi‑currency consolidations Deep understanding of US GAAP, including ASC 606, ASC 842, and ASC 740 preferred Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar) Proven ability to lead and develop accounting teams, including remote or offshore staff Demonstrated success operating in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment Benefits Compensation: Salary range as noted in the posting; eligible for discretionary bonuses. Medical, dental, vision benefits, and participation in the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. EEO Notice 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. Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco