Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller

Compensation:
Up to $350k all in

Why This Corporate Controller Opportunity Stands Out

• Highly visible executive-level accounting leadership role reporting directly to the CFO
• Opportunity to join a publicly traded organization during a significant growth and transformation phase
• Lead all accounting operations across a multi-segment business structure with additional acquisitions planned
• Key partner to executive leadership, audit committee, and Board of Directors on financial reporting, controls, and strategic initiatives
• Opportunity to architect scalable accounting, reporting, and consolidation processes that support future acquisitions and divestitures
• Significant exposure to M&A activity, integration efforts, and ERP modernization initiatives
• Board-facing role with succession potential and broad influence across the finance organization
• Strong compensation package including substantial annual bonus opportunity and anticipated long-term equity participation
• Leadership is seeking a builder who can drive process improvements and create infrastructure for long-term growth

• Lead all accounting operations, financial reporting, consolidations, and compliance activities across multiple business segments
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Manage complex consolidations and eliminations across multiple legal entities and operating segments
• Partner with executive leadership on acquisition integration, reporting structure design, and future business expansion initiatives
• Drive SOX compliance, internal controls, audit readiness, and public company reporting requirements
• Design and maintain scalable general ledger architecture to support future acquisitions, divestitures, and segment-level reporting
• Prepare and present financial information to executive leadership, Board members, and audit committee stakeholders
• Lead external audit relationships and coordinate with tax, legal, and consulting partners as needed
• Oversee ERP enhancement and software implementation initiatives to improve efficiency, reporting, and controls
• Develop segment-level P&L reporting and analytics to support operational and strategic decision‑making
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the accounting organization while building processes that support future growth

• Active CPA required
• Big 4 public accounting background required
• Public company accounting and reporting experience required
• Extensive experience with SOX compliance and internal controls frameworks
• Strong consolidations and eliminations experience within multi‑entity or multi‑segment organizations
• Demonstrated M&A, acquisition integration, and financial reporting experience
• Experience leading ERP implementations, system enhancements, or accounting transformation initiatives
• Board‑ready executive presence with strong communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to build scalable accounting processes and reporting structures
• Strong technical accounting knowledge combined with strategic business acumen
• Experience managing accounting teams and leading cross‑functional initiatives
• Ability to operate effectively in a high‑growth, evolving environment

• Fully onsite role based in Cos Cob, CT
• Reports directly to the CFO
• Position is a backfill for a long‑tenured leader transitioning responsibilities due to workload demands
• Oversees the accounting organization, including treasury and senior accounting leadership
• Current environment requires approximately 60 hours per week during the initial build‑out and transition period
• Leadership is seeking a hands‑on builder who can create structure, drive change, and support future acquisitions
• Industry experience is flexible; leadership is focused on public company expertise, consolidation experience, and the ability to learn the business
• Interview process includes an initial virtual meeting followed by onsite meetings with executive leadership and transition stakeholders
• High‑priority search with immediate visibility and impact across the organization

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its…