New

Controller - CONFIDENTIAL

Vaco
$150,000.00 - $165,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Aug 21, 2025
Location: Charlotte, NC (Corporate Office) Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Overview A growing, privately held company is seeking a Controller to lead financial operations and serve as a key partner to the CFO. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate accounting, disciplined cash and treasury management, strong internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards. The Controller will also oversee and develop the accounting team, optimize ERP systems, and integrate acquisitions into company processes. This is a highly visible leadership role that requires precision, sound judgment, and the ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution. Key Responsibilities Financial Operations & Reporting Own monthly and annual close processes to ensure timely, accurate reporting. Prepare financial statements and variance analysis for leadership. Partner with operations and department heads to provide financial insights and support decision-making. Support the CFO in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Oversee daily cash management, short-term forecasting, and disbursements. Controls, Compliance & Risk Management Design, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets. Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and company policies. Maintain and update financial policies and procedures. Oversee tax filings (sales/use tax, property tax, business licenses) and external CPA review process. Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Implement KPIs to monitor performance and effectiveness. Ensure cross-training and succession planning. Systems & Process Improvement Serve as functional owner of ERP and financial applications. Drive automation and process improvements. Lead financial integration of acquisitions. Collaborate with IT and other departments to improve reporting and controls. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA required. 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting leadership (Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller). Strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership presence, and communication skills. Proficiency with ERP systems and financial applications; experience with process automation preferred. Why This Opportunity? High-visibility role reporting directly to the CFO. Opportunity to shape financial processes and strategy for a growing company. Leadership position with significant impact across operations, compliance, and team development. Collaborative and supportive environment with long-term growth potential. 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 HR@vaco.com . 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. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. 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; 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.