Controller

Job Title: Controller Location: Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid – 3 days onsite to start, flexibility possible) Compensation: $150K–$180K base + bonus About the Company We are a growing visual communications and fabrication company specializing in large-format printing, custom displays, and project-based manufacturing for a wide range of clients. With recent acquisitions and continued growth, the company is seeking a hands-on Controller to strengthen accounting, costing, and inventory processes across the organization. Why This Role Exists The company is seeking a seasoned accounting leader to manage balance sheet integrity, lead cost accounting initiatives, and strengthen inventory and WIP controls. This is a highly visible role that partners closely with senior finance leadership and cross-functional teams, including Purchasing and Billing. Key Responsibilities Own full balance sheet accounting, including accruals, fixed assets, and month-end close Lead inventory accounting, including WIP, lot control, and transition toward standard costing Strengthen costing processes, manage receipt delays, and improve margin visibility Collaborate with Purchasing and Billing to ensure accurate tracking of inventory transfers Manage or eventually lead a team of 2 Senior Accountants (1 balance sheet focus, 1 inventory focus) Interpret and review reports from multiple systems, including legacy ERPs, QuickBooks, and SQL outputs Support audit processes and strengthen internal controls Partner with finance leadership on acquisition integration and job costing improvements Must-Have Skills & Experience Strong inventory and WIP accounting experience in a manufacturing or production environment Deep understanding of cost accounting (lot control and standard costing) Experience with multi-location inventory tracking and transfers Solid balance sheet management and accrual accounting experience Hands-on experience with audit preparation and controls improvement Comfortable navigating multiple systems and interpreting data outputs Ability to lead and develop junior accounting staff (eventually) Tech-savvy with ability to review SQL/PowerBI reports (no coding required) Preferred Background Corporate Controllers or Assistant Controllers in manufacturing/fabrication Public accounting experience with manufacturing-heavy clients Experience with acquisition integration and job costing implementation Team & Collaboration Reports to: SVP of Finance Collaborates with: Purchasing Group, Billing Group, Operations What Makes This Role Interesting Direct impact on operational and financial controls during a growth and acquisition phase Opportunity to standardize costing and inventory processes in a complex, multi-location environment Hands-on, high-visibility role working with leadership across 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. 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.