Controller Consultant

Overview

Vaco is seeking an experienced Controller to join our team as a Consultant. In this role, you'll play a crucial role in providing financial leadership, strategic guidance, and operational leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management and a proven track record of delivering high-quality services.

Location: Phoenix, AZ (hybrid)

Pay Rate: $60- $75 per hour (depending on experience)

Project Length: Approx. 3 - 6 months

• Work life balance/flexibility - more control over your own schedule and types of projects
• Expanded professional network
• Diverse work experience, career growth, and learning opportunities

• Provide leadership and guidance to the accounting team and oversee day-to-day operations
• Collaborate with executive leadership on financial planning and decision-making
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards
• Identify and mitigate financial risks through ongoing analysis
• Ad hoc projects as requested from leadership

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
• Proven experience as a Controller or similar financial leadership role
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial regulations and reporting requirements
  
  Strong skillset in Excel and other ERP software
• Commitment to duration and needs of project

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