Controller

Vaco is working with a well-established manufacturing company seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting and financial operations while partnering closely with leadership and operations teams to drive efficiency, reporting accuracy, and process improvements.

• High-visibility leadership role
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Opportunity to drive operational and financial improvements within a growing manufacturing organization

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll oversight, inventory, cost accounting, reconciliations, and monthly close
• Prepare monthly financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
• Partner with operations on cost tracking, margin analysis, inventory management, and production reporting
• Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and operational decision-making
• Improve accounting processes, internal controls, and ERP workflows
• Assist with audits, tax support, and compliance reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred
• 6+ years of public and/or corporate accounting experience
• Manufacturing, inventory, or cost accounting experience required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• ERP experience (NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience improving processes and partnering cross-functionally with operations teams 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. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.