Global Controller

Vaco is hiring for a Corporate Controller opportunity in Miami FL. Direct Hire, 4 days onsite Salary: 250-280,000/yr + Bonus Position Summary The Controller is responsible for overseeing the organization's accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting regulatory compliance. This role leads the monthly close process, financial reporting, accounting operations, and process improvements while partnering with executive leadership to support strategic decision‑making. The Controller ensures financial results are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP (or IFRS, as applicable). Key Responsibilities Accounting Leadership & Operations Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including organizational structure, workflows, and team performance. Manage accounting activities across multiple entities, including transaction processing, reconciliations, and compliance. Oversee outsourced accounting functions and third‑party service providers as needed. Financial Reporting & Compliance Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes. Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and close workpapers. Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial statements, including budget‑to‑actual variance analysis. Maintain close calendars and ensure adherence to reporting deadlines. Ensure compliance with SOX and internal control requirements. Coordinate external audits and support timely completion of audit deliverables. Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives. Support ERP system implementations, upgrades, and ongoing optimization. Design and improve accounting processes to support business growth and operational changes. Tax & Payroll Coordinate federal, state, and local tax compliance, including income, sales/use, property tax, and annual information reporting (1099s). Oversee payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing in partnership with Human Resources. Manage relationships with payroll providers and PEO partners as applicable. Leadership Build, mentor, and develop a high‑performing accounting team. Establish efficient workflows and promote continuous process improvement. Partner with auditors, tax advisors, financial institutions, and cross‑functional business leaders. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required; MBA preferred. CPA designation required. 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership within a corporate accounting environment. Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. Experience leading month‑end close, financial statement preparation, audits, and ERP implementations. Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills. Experience within private equity‑backed, public accounting, international, manufacturing, automotive, technology, or other complex multi‑entity organizations is a plus. 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. 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