Controller

Vaco; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Corporate Controller in Cos Cob, CT to lead the accounting function during a period of growth and transformation. This highly visible role reports to the CFO, owning consolidations, SOX compliance, and financial reporting, with involvement in M&A and ERP system enhancements.

The ideal candidate will be a CPA with Big 4 background and public company experience, capable of building scalable processes, presenting to the board, and driving strong internal controls in

Qualifications

• CPA required with Big 4 background
• Public company accounting experience essential
• Strong knowledge of SOX, consolidations and technical accounting

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including consolidations and eliminations
• Oversee SOX compliance and internal controls
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Support public company reporting and audit readiness
• Partner on M&A activity and integration of new entities
• Drive ERP and process improvements across the finance function
• Prepare materials and present to executive leadership and board

Skills

CPA

SOX compliance

Consolidations

Technical accounting

M&A experience

Public company experience

Big 4 background

Tools

ERP systems

System implementations

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Controller
Location: Cos Cob, CT (5 days onsite)
Compensation: Up to $200K base DOE + ~$150K bonus potential

Position Overview

A publicly traded, multi-entity organization is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead its accounting function during a period of growth and transformation. This is a highly visible role reporting to the CFO, with ownership over consolidations, SOX compliance, and financial reporting, along with involvement in M&A and system enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including consolidations and eliminations
• Oversee SOX compliance and ensure strong internal controls
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Support public company reporting and audit readiness
• Partner on M&A activity and integration of new entities
• Drive ERP and process improvements across the finance function
• Prepare materials and present to executive leadership and board

Qualifications

• CPA required
• Big 4 background
• Public company experience
• Strong expertise in SOX, consolidations, and technical accounting
• Experience with M&A and/or system implementations

Ideal Candidate

• Executive presence with ability to interact at the board level
• Hands-on leader who can build and improve processes
• High-drive, proactive, and solutions-oriented
• Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Why Join

• Direct exposure to CFO and executive team
• High-impact leadership role during a growth phase
• Strong compensation package with bonus and potential long-term incentives
• Opportunity to build and scale the accounting function

Compensation & Benefits

• Up to $200K base DOE + ~$150K bonus potential (as previously noted)
• Discretionary bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan

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 [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants 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 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.

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

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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;
• 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.