Corporate Controller

Vaco is assisting our client in their search for a Corporate Controller . This role will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the financial reporting, accounting operations, and regulatory compliance for both the organization and its holding company. This position is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, implementing robust financial controls, and leading a dedicated team of accounting professionals. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in banking finance, financial reporting standards, and internal controls, which are essential for maintaining the financial health of the organization.

Key Responsibilities :

• Strategic Financial Leadership :  Direct the development and execution of the bank’s financial reporting strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices.

Executive Reporting & Governance :  Manage the preparation and presentation of consolidated financial statements and key financial metrics to executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management :  Ensure full compliance with GAAP, FDICIA, and all applicable federal and state banking regulations. Lead the organization’s response to evolving regulatory requirements and audits.

Enterprise Controls & Assurance :  Design and enforce a robust internal control framework to safeguard assets, ensure data integrity, and mitigate financial and operational risks.

Audit & External Relations :  Lead the coordination of annual external audits, regulatory examinations, and tax engagements, serving as the primary liaison with auditors and consultants.

Operational Excellence :  Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, tax, CECL, lease accounting, and financial systems. Drive continuous improvement and automation of accounting processes.

Strategic Planning & Forecasting :  Partner with the CFO and FP&A teams to lead the annual budgeting process, long-range financial planning, and scenario modeling.

Leadership & Talent Development :  Build and mentor a high-performing accounting organization. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and professional growth.

Cross-Functional Collaboration :  Collaborate with business unit leaders to provide financial insights that support strategic initiatives, M&A activity, and enterprise risk management. Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA strongly preferred.

CPA designation required.

Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in accounting and financial reporting within the banking or financial services industry.

Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, regulatory reporting, and internal control frameworks.

Proven track record of leading high-impact teams and driving organizational change. Core Competencies :

Strategic thinking with a strong command of financial and regulatory landscapes.

Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

High integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to excellence.

Advanced proficiency in financial systems, data analytics, and reporting tools.

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.

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 Notice

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.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.