Global Controller

We are recruiting a Controller for a rapidly growing, International organization. In this role, you will lead the accounting function while helping build the foundation for a scalable finance organization. This is a highly visible, hands‑on leadership role requiring a strong technical accounting background, experience integrating acquired businesses, and the ability to balance strategic initiatives with daily execution. Excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys creating processes, improving controls, and partnering closely with executive leadership in a high‑growth environment.

• Lead the accounting function across multiple domestic and international entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Drive key accounting transformation initiatives, including accrual conversions, accounting standard implementation, and multi‑entity consolidations.
• Develop and improve accounting policies, internal controls, month‑end close processes, and financial reporting to support a growing organization.
• Partner with executive leadership on acquisition integrations, including accounting alignment, reporting standardization, and post‑acquisition process improvements.
• Oversee revenue recognition, intercompany accounting, payroll, and other complex accounting activities across multiple business units.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of future accounting systems and ERP solutions while improving current financial processes.
• Build scalable workflows and help establish a centralized accounting function capable of supporting continued growth.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners while ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
• Mentor and help build the future accounting team as the organization continues to expand through both organic growth and acquisitions.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or Assistant Controller leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in private equity‑backed, high‑growth, or acquisition‑driven organizations with responsibility for M&A integration and multi‑entity accounting.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, consolidations, and process improvement. Net Suite is a plus

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.

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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…