Financial Controller

Finance Controller Location: Fully Remote Compensation: Competitive Base Salary of $180k Bonus (DOE) We are partnering with a rapidly growing, highly respected international professional services organization to identify a Finance Controller. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity offering significant visibility to executive leadership and the ability to influence both strategic and operational decision-making across the business. The Finance Controller will lead the accounting and financial operations function, oversee a remote accounting team, and serve as a key business partner to leadership as the organization continues its growth trajectory. Key Responsibilities * Lead all accounting and financial operations activities * Manage and develop a remote accounting team * Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes * Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting * Strengthen internal controls and accounting processes * Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and business planning * Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies * Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis efforts * Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership teams across the organization * Assist with organizational growth initiatives and scaling efforts Top Priorities for This Role 1. Accounting and financial operations leadership 2. Team management and development 3. Process improvement and scalability Ideal Background * CPA REQUIRED * Progressive accounting and finance leadership experience * Experience managing and developing accounting teams * Strong financial reporting and technical accounting knowledge * Experience improving processes, controls, and operational efficiency * Strong business partnering and communication skills * Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment * Experience supporting executive leadership and strategic initiatives What Makes Someone Successful Here? * Strong leadership presence with a collaborative approach * Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills * Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement * Comfortable working independently in a remote environment * Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions Why Consider This Opportunity? * Fully remote work environment * High visibility with executive leadership * Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing organization * Exposure to international operations * Strategic leadership role with broad organizational influence * Strong long-term growth potential Benefits & Additional Information * Fully remote flexibility * Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture * Opportunity to build and develop a high-performing team * Exposure to global business operations * Significant involvement in company growth initiatives If you're an experienced accounting or finance leader seeking a highly visible role with a growing international organization, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss this position further. 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. 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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. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). 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. 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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.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a