Controller

Controller (Ft Worth, TX - onsite) One of Vaco's private equity backed logistics clients is looking to add an Controller to the team. The company is growing via acquisition and offers lots of opportunity for promotion. The controller will lead the charge on month end and be the first line of defense on variance analysis, troubleshooting and process improvement. Compensation: $160-170K + Bonus Day-to-day Lead and oversee the full-cycle accounting process, including month-end close, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation Lead the charge on getting processes in place - newly acquired so will need SOP process creation Review and approve monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls Partner with operations and FP&A to support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis at the location and consolidated level Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and other third parties Identify and lead process improvement initiatives, including system enhancements and close optimization Support ERP implementations, integrations, and system upgrades across locations Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff, including performance reviews and workload planning Support special projects such as M&A integrations, new location openings, and restructuring initiatives Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance CPA preferred 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting Prior experience managing or reviewing the work of accounting staff Strong experience supporting multi-location or multi-entity organizations Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements 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 (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 View email address on click.appcast.io . 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 you 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr