Assistant Controller

Overview

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to serve as the top financial executive for a growing organization. This position reports directly to the Company President and oversees all aspects of the company's financial operations, including treasury management, planning, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and funding strategies, while leading a team of 3 direct and 10 indirect reports. The role acts as a key strategic advisor to ownership, ensuring financial readiness, operational efficiency, and data integrity across the business.

The candidate will drive accountability, improve processes, and leverage analytics to support informed decision-making. Our ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong attention to detail who is assertive, collaborative, and hands-on, balancing traditional financial stewardship with forward-thinking leadership in cost control, technology integration, and fraud prevention.

$/yr - $/yr

• Treasury Management:
  Oversee daily cash position, ACHs, wires, and fraud prevention protocols
• Financial Management:
  Manage all loans, lines of credit, funding, and paydowns
• Financial Reporting & Compliance:
  Prepare and present financial statements and tax returns to ownership and lenders
• Audit & Tax:
  Coordinate annual external audits and prepare supporting tax schedules
• General Ledger Oversight:
  Review and maintain balance sheet, cash, and loan accounts
• Team Leadership:
  Supervise AR/AP managers, payroll, prepaids, deposits, merchant services, loss prevention, unbilled revenue, COGS, and tax accruals
• Systems Optimization:
  Maintain and optimize the accounting system (Business Central) for accuracy and efficiency
• Cross-Department
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with executive leadership, IT, HR, and legal on financial and operational initiatives; support IT and software development projects to enhance financial systems and reporting processes

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• CPA or CMA certification (preferred)
• 7+ years of proven financial and managerial expertise with demonstrated leadership ability
• In-depth understanding of GAAP and relevant federal, state, and local financial regulations
• Hands-on, "roll-up-your-sleeves" approach with strong service orientation
• Experience with project management and software implementation
• Familiarity with systems such as Business Central, Concur, Triumph Pay, Highway, Paylocity, Synergize, and Power BI (major plus)

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance Options
• 401(k) with company match after 6 months (vested immediately upon first contribution)

Determining compensation for this role depends on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. Local law may require salary range disclosure, which 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 401(k) retirement plan.