Controller

Controller Location: On-site, 5 days/week Address: Wilton, CT Schedule: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Reports To: Chief Financial Officer Employment Type: Direct Hire Compensation: Up to $130,000 base DOE Position Overview A confidential, family-owned organization is seeking a hands-on Controller (or strong Assistant Controller ready to step up) to serve as the operational right hand to the CFO. This role owns day-to-day accounting operations and leads transactional accounting across a multi-location environment that includes U.S. showrooms and a domestic manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate thrives in a lean, collaborative environment and is comfortable balancing technical accounting ownership with team leadership and operational support. Key Responsibilities Oversee full-cycle accounting operations and monthly close Prepare and review financial statements in partnership with the CFO Manage QuickBooks, including invoicing, sales reporting, and transaction oversight Lead, mentor, and coordinate the accounting team’s workflows Oversee AP, AR, collections, and cash flow management Support operational and system efficiency initiatives Provide financial support across multiple business locations Contribute broadly within a small-company environment as needed Team Structure Direct management of three accounting professionals across multiple locations with strong cross-coverage and collaboration. Qualifications — Required Strong hands-on accounting and close experience Proven financial statement preparation and analysis Deep understanding of debits/credits and cash flow management Experience managing AP/AR and collections functions QuickBooks Enterprise proficiency Leadership experience with small accounting teams Ability to operate effectively in a lean, multi-hat environment Preferred Qualifications CPA or Master’s degree Experience supporting multi-location operations Background in small to mid-sized organizations Exposure to systems or process improvement initiatives 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. EEO Notice 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 your 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. 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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