Assistant Controller

Vaco is hiring for an Assistant Controller opportunity in Independence OH.

Direct Hire, Hybrid Schedule (4 days remote)

Salary : 75-80,000 / yr + Bonus

Job Summary

The Assistant Controller will manage the Accounting team in the performance of their job duties and assisting the Controller in generating monthly and annual financial statements, protecting the company’s assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures, preparing annual budgets, and forecasted financial statements, and ensuring compliance with GAAP standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Mentors, trains and develops direct reports to build an exceptional team.

Ensure that assigned functional areas are staffed with qualified personnel capable of meeting the objectives and responsibilities of the company.

Oversees the daily workflow of the Accounting department.

Oversees and manages the performance and output of a team of Staff Accountants. Job Duties / Responsibilities

Review monthly journal entries.

Review monthly and year-end Balance Sheet account reconciliations.

Managing all aspects of the General Ledger, to include chart of account maintenance, balancing, and transactional verification.

Generate and update the monthly financial models which drives the financial statement process.

Lead the Accounting team to provide documentation and support for the year-end independent financial audit.

Lead the Accounting team to provide documentation and support for the year-tax returns.

Lead the Accounting team to provide documentation and support for the year-end bank audit.

Create Ad-hoc reports based upon system results.

Required Skills and Abilities

Thorough understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), rules, regulations, policies, and best practices.

Possess a high level of integrity and judgment with sensitive and confidential information.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Accuracy and attention to detail with strong documentation skills.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA a plus.

A valid CPA license is preferred.

Proven experience as a manager in the same or similar role with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in management.

5+ years of finance or accounting experience.

Computer or Software Requirements

Proficient with Microsoft Office Outlook and Word.

Proficient with Microsoft Excel at an advanced level.

Knowledge of NetSuite is a must .

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco 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 notes the salary range for the role as follows : 80,000 / yr. 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.