Assistant Controller

Job Description

To support our rapid growth, we’re seeking a dynamic and skilled Assistant Controller to join our finance team and contribute to our mission of driving financial efficiency and operational excellence.

Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller will play a critical role in supporting the company's financial management and accounting operations.

This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial reporting, overseeing the accounting processes, and contributing to the financial planning and analysis activities.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Controller and the rest of the organization to maintain financial integrity and support the company’s growth strategy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Ensure accurate Lender reporting process monthly, quarterly and annually
• Ensure all credit agreement formalities and obligations are met monthly, quarterly and annually
• Coordinate and oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, including reviewing general ledger accounts and subsidiary ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
• Monitor and analyze financial transactions to identify discrepancies and ensure compliance with accounting standards
• Help to establish and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and company policies
• Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits, addressing any findings or recommendations
• Provide financial analysis, forecasts, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost optimization and revenue enhancement
• Collaborate with management to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business goals
• Help to lead and mentor a team of driven accounting professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback
• Assist in setting performance objectives, conducting regular performance reviews, and identifying opportunities for professional development
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing accounting team culture Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA preferred
• 4+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong leadership qualities and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Proficient in financial software systems like Microsoft Business Central
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience in a Group Purchasing Organization, sourcing and procurement, or related industry accounting preferred, but not required

Vaco 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 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 LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC 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 [email protected] .

Vaco 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 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 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 agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

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

• California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here .
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here .

Pay Transparency Notice

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 certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco 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.