Controller

Controller - Accounting Director - Senior Accounting Manager - Sr. Accounting Manager - Finance Director - Senior Finance Manager - Sr.

Finance Manager - FP&A - CPA - C.P.A. - Certified Public Accountant - Audit - Assurance

Are you a Director or Senior Manager of Finance or Accounting who is looking for a role where you can oversee both functions?

Did you also start your career in public accounting? If so, then we are working on a Controller opportunity that would be a great fit for your background.

Read more about the opportunity below!

A Westside startup is looking for a Controller to add to their team. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will be responsible for being hands on in both accounting and finance for the organization.

To be successful in this role the Controller, must be able to roll up their sleeves, have demonstrated management skills, and be a team player.

Does this sound like you or someone you know? If so, then please read the full job description below to see if they would be a match for this Controller role!

What do you need for this Controller role?

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• 10+ years of accounting and finance experience
• CPA or adjacent
• Public accounting background
• Must have some exposure to finance What will you do in this Controller role?
• Oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to the executive team and board of directors.
• Lead the budgeting process, working closely with department heads to develop accurate and realistic budgets that align with company goals.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting to ensure the company has the financial resources to meet its obligations and growth targets.
• Analyze variances between actuals and budget, providing insights and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making, including new product launches, market expansion, and potential partnerships.
• Assist in developing and evaluating business cases for investments, acquisitions, and other growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team to set financial goals and KPIs, tracking progress and making adjustments as necessary.
• Coordinate annual audits and act as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, tax filings, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and best practices.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to team members.
• Evaluate and implement accounting systems and tools to streamline processes, improve accuracy, and support scalability as the company grows.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in financial reporting, budgeting, and operational efficiency. What is in this Controller role for you?
• Unmatched learning opportunities and mission driven team
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability & pet insurance
• Flexible time off
• 401K plan with company match
• Brand new creative office space equipped with tons of natural light, communal areas for collaboration and free parking
• Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Regular team building events

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.

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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.

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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.