Controller

Vaco; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) seeks a hands-on Controller in Irvine, CA to lead the accounting function for a growing, multi-entity organization. You will own monthly close, financial reporting, internal controls, SOX readiness, and ERP optimization while partnering with executives to scale processes for sustainable growth.

The ideal candidate has deep U.S. GAAP expertise, experience managing large teams, and a CPA is strongly preferred; multi-entity and international exposure are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Leadership experience in large, complex or rapidly growing firms.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, close processes, and internal controls.
• Experience with SOX-controlled or public-company environments.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions.
• Exposure to international accounting and foreign currency matters.
• ERP and accounting systems experience, with NetSuite preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and develop accounting teams.
• Strong executive communication and cross-functional partnering.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with timely reporting.
• Oversee general ledger and key corporate accounting functions.
• Prepare and review financial statements including cash flow and equity reporting.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support multi-entity and international accounting activities, including intercompany transactions.
• Coordinate external audits and manage auditor relationships.
• Drive SOX readiness, control documentation and remediation efforts.
• Identify opportunities to streamline close processes and reduce manual work.
• Partner with finance, legal, HR, IT, and operations on accounting initiatives.
• Optimize ERP workflows, integrations, and reporting tools.
• Develop accounting KPIs and governance reporting for leadership visibility.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.

Skills

Accounting leadership

U.S. GAAP

SOX compliance

Multi-entity accounting

Intercompany transactions

Financial reporting

Internal controls

ERP systems

Team development

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Controller

Irvine, CA

Hybrid

We are conducting a search for an experienced Controller to lead and strengthen the accounting function for a growing, complex organization in Irvine. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for overseeing core accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and the continued development of scalable processes and systems.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong, hands-on accounting leader who has operated within sophisticated, multi-entity environments and knows how to build structure as an organization grows. This person should be equally comfortable leading a team, improving processes, partnering with executives, and getting into the details when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Oversee general ledger accounting and other key corporate accounting functions
• Prepare and review financial statements, including cash flow and equity-related reporting
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Support multi-entity and international accounting activities, including intercompany transactions and foreign currency matters
• Lead external audit coordination and manage relationships with auditors
• Drive SOX readiness, control documentation, testing support, and remediation efforts
• Identify opportunities to streamline the close process and reduce manual accounting activities
• Partner with finance, legal, HR, IT, and operational teams on accounting and business initiatives
• Help optimize ERP workflows, integrations, reporting tools, and accounting systems
• Develop meaningful accounting KPIs and reporting to improve visibility into close performance and operational effectiveness
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members
• Support technical accounting matters and ensure consistent application of U.S. GAAP
• Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership while maintaining strong financial governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Significant accounting leadership experience within a large, complex, or rapidly growing organization
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, close processes, and internal controls
• Experience operating within a SOX-controlled or public-company environment
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions
• Exposure to international accounting and foreign currency matters
• Strong ERP and accounting systems experience
• Proven ability to improve accounting processes, systems, and reportingExperience managing and developing accounting teams
• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across an organization

Preferred Background

• CPA strongly preferred
• Big 4 or large public accounting experience
• NetSuite or comparable large ERP experience
• Experience working through periods of significant growth, transformation, or organizational change
• Experience improving accounting automation and reducing manual processes
• Combination of public accounting and corporate accounting leadership experience

What We're Looking For

This role is best suited for a hands-on Controller who can build, improve, and scale. We're looking for someone who can evaluate an existing accounting environment, identify gaps, establish better processes, and develop a high-performing team without losing sight of day-to-day execution.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, operational discipline, and a practical approach to problem-solving. This is an opportunity to have a meaningful impact on how the accounting organization operates as the business continues to evolve.

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] .

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.
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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; 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).