Financial Controller

Title: Financial Controller
Salary: up to 180k DOE
Remote - Must reside on the East Coast only

Our client is a rapidly growing international professional services organization seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations function. This individual will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of the company's financial processes while supporting strategic growth initiatives.
The Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and risk management. This position also provides leadership to a geographically dispersed accounting team and serves as a trusted financial partner to senior leadership.
This is a remote role, but you MUST reside on the east coast
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Team Leadership

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, and general ledger activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals across multiple locations.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and key financial metrics to support organizational performance and liquidity.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze financial results and provide meaningful insights to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Partner with finance leadership to support annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes.
• Assist in developing financial plans that align with organizational objectives and growth initiatives.
• Monitor performance against budget and identify areas of risk or opportunity.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve internal control processes.
• Ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect company assets and financial data.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and address any findings or recommendations.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Collaborate with external advisors to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and international tax requirements.
• Support tax filings, audits, and regulatory examinations as needed.

Strategic Finance & Process Improvement

• Partner with executive leadership to develop and implement financial strategies that support business growth.
• Evaluate existing financial processes and systems, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
• Support system implementations and enhancements when applicable.

Risk Management

• Identify financial and operational risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Assist in maintaining insurance programs and risk management initiatives.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures that support sound financial governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification needed .
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.
• Prior experience within a professional services, consulting, or project-based business environment preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing accounting teams.
• Experience managing multi-entity and international accounting environments, including foreign currency considerations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across all levels of the organization.

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.

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