Controller

Vaco is partnering with a publicly traded company to help identify a Controller for their office. Our client is looking for a high-performing, accountable leader with strong integrity to oversee our accounting function. The Controller will manage accounting operations, financial reporting, and systems of controls and budgets to mitigate risk while maintaining accurate records. This role also ensures the company’s financial results are precise and fully compliant with GAAP and reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all core accounting functions, including month-end close, AP, payroll, taxes, internal reporting, and bank reconciliations
• Lead SEC reporting (10-Q, 10-K) and ensure full compliance with SEC, GAAP, FASB, and SOX requirements, including internal controls and policy enforcement
• Partner with external auditors and manage audits, while staying current on evolving accounting standards and regulations
• Manage equity accounting (cap tables, stock plans, warrants), government filings and tax requirements, and oversee inventory controls, valuation, and cross-functional coordination

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; active CPA required for consideration
• Minimum of 10+ years of accounting experience within the manufacturing industry
• Prior experience with a publicly traded company required
• Proficiency with NetSuite required

Compensation:

$185,000-$200,000 base salary ? Location: Phoenix, AZ - local candidates only will be considered. This role is 100% remote with occassional travel to the West Coast monthly.

If you’re interested in joining a growing organization and making an immediate impact, apply today!

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. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.