URGENT: Comptroller

Corporate Controller Confidential Public Company Stamford, CT/On-site 5 days/week A publicly traded, multi-segment financial services organization is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead all accounting operations and partner closely with the CFO. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role with immediate responsibility and strong visibility to executive leadership, the Board, and Audit Committee. This position is a backfill for a long-tenured leader and is critical to supporting a complex, evolving business with multiple operating segments and active M&A activity. Key Responsibilities Lead all corporate accounting functions, including consolidations and eliminations across multiple business segments Own SOX compliance, audit readiness, and public company reporting requirements Design and enhance segment-level P&L and reporting architecture Oversee ERP and accounting systems, including enhancements and implementations Support acquisitions and integrations, including reporting and controls Serve as a board- and audit committee–ready leader Build scalable GL and reporting structures to support future growth and divestitures Manage and develop the accounting team (Treasury Manager, Senior Accountant, and broader accounting function) Required Qualifications CPA Big 4 background Public company experience Strong SOX, consolidation, and elimination expertise M&A / acquisition accounting experience ERP / systems implementation experience Executive presence and comfort presenting to senior leadership and the Board Nice to Have Near–partner track background Experience designing multi-segment reporting models Tech-forward or AI-first mindset Experience building reporting infrastructure from the ground up Ideal Profile This role is best suited for a builder—someone with the energy to drive process, structure, and rigor during a period of change, then transition into steady-state leadership once systems are in place. Compensation Base Salary: $200,000 Target Bonus: $150,000 (annual) Total Target Comp: $350,000 Equity / long-term incentives planned (structure in progress) Company name will be shared during the interview process. 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. 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 . 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. 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. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. 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; office location and other geographic considerations; 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.