Vaco
Vaco is hiring for a Controller to work full time at a local manufacturing company. Financial Controller
The Financial Controller will oversee all accounting, financial reporting, and internal control functions for a growing manufacturing company. This role will manage daily accounting operations, ensure compliance with GAAP, and provide financial insights to support business decision-making and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, A/P, A/R, payroll, and inventory accounting.
Manage month‑end and year‑end close processes; prepare and review financial statements.
Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow to support business growth.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax filings, and local/state/federal regulations.
Implement and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures.
Partner with operations and leadership to analyze costs, margins, and production variances.
Support external audits and manage banking and insurance relationships.
Supervise and mentor accounting staff.
Drive process improvements, ERP/accounting system utilization, and reporting automation.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CMA preferred but not required).
5-10 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and inventory management.
Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems.
Advanced Excel skills; ability to create reports and financial models.
Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, with strong problem‑solving and leadership skills.
Compensation & Benefits 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.
Diversity & Inclusion 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 Statement 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Key Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, A/P, A/R, payroll, and inventory accounting.
Manage month‑end and year‑end close processes; prepare and review financial statements.
Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow to support business growth.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax filings, and local/state/federal regulations.
Implement and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures.
Partner with operations and leadership to analyze costs, margins, and production variances.
Support external audits and manage banking and insurance relationships.
Supervise and mentor accounting staff.
Drive process improvements, ERP/accounting system utilization, and reporting automation.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CMA preferred but not required).
5-10 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and inventory management.
Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems.
Advanced Excel skills; ability to create reports and financial models.
Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, with strong problem‑solving and leadership skills.
Compensation & Benefits 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.
Diversity & Inclusion 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 Statement 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr