Controller

Vaco by Highspring; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks an experienced Controller to lead the company’s accounting and financial operations onsite in Riviera Beach, FL. The role covers financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, internal controls, and strategic financial leadership.

The ideal candidate will oversee A/P, A/R, Purchasing, Warehouse, and General Ledger, partnering with executives to drive profitability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all accounting and financial management functions, including A/P, A/R, Purchasing, Warehouse, and General Ledger operations.
• Manage cash flow, financial forecasting, budgeting, and overall financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, cost accounting principles, tax regulations, and other applicable financial requirements.
• Partner with departmental leadership to monitor financial and operational performance.
• Develop and maintain KPIs to measure productivity, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and present financial reports, executive dashboards, performance metrics, and actionable business insights to senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Oversee bookkeeping activities, including vendor and customer records, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll reconciliations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Controller

Location: Riviera Beach, FL

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Controller to oversee all aspects of the company's accounting and financial operations. This individual will play a key leadership role in managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, internal controls, and overall financial performance.

The Controller will oversee multiple accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing, Warehouse, and General Ledger, while partnering with executive leadership and department heads to drive operational efficiency, profitability, and sound financial decision‑making.

The ideal candidate is a detail‑oriented financial professional with strong leadership abilities, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex financial information into meaningful business insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all accounting and financial management functions, including A/P, A/R, Purchasing, Warehouse, and General Ledger operations.
• Manage cash flow, financial forecasting, budgeting, and overall financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, cost accounting principles, tax regulations, and other applicable financial requirements.
• Partner with departmental leadership to monitor financial and operational performance.
• Develop and maintain KPIs to measure productivity, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and present financial reports, executive dashboards, performance metrics, and actionable business insights to senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while ensuring accuracy, accountability, and adherence to established processes and procedures.
• Coordinate and manage the annual external audit process.
• Establish, implement, and maintain effective internal financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Oversee relationships with banking institutions, auditors, and other financial partners.
• Manage tax planning and compliance, including the preparation and filing of required tax returns.
• Monitor departmental budgets, analyze financial results, and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Support business planning, financial strategy, and risk management initiatives.
• Oversee company insurance programs and policies.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis.
• Oversee bookkeeping activities, including vendor and customer records, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of hourly employee time records to payroll.
• Maintain organized financial records and ensure all work meets established quality and company standards.
• Promote a safe, clean, and compliant working environment.
• Stay current with industry trends, accounting standards, and financial management best practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple accounting functions and managing accounting personnel.
• Proficiency in financial and accounting software systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with data visualization and reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and financial decision‑making abilities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to develop and motivate staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non‑financial stakeholders.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure, and meet critical deadlines.
• Familiarity with applicable tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Strong ethical standards, professionalism, and integrity.
• Adaptability and a collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a proactive, hands‑on financial leader who can balance the day‑to‑day responsibilities of accounting operations with the broader financial and strategic needs of the business. This individual should be comfortable working closely with executive leadership, identifying areas for improvement, developing financial reporting tools, and implementing processes that support the company's continued growth and success.

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. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals 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 applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] .

Vaco by Highspring also want all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

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 forthcoming employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you 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.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

Privacy Notice

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.
• 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 and UK GDPR may access our policies here.

Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

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:

· the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

· licensure and certification requirements;

· office location and other geographic considerations; and

· other business and organizational needs.

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 and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).