Controller

Vaco; New York (NY); Remote; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an experienced Controller to lead financial operations for a wealth management client. This interim-to-hire role focuses on GDC management, advisor compensation, and accurate GAAP reporting.

You will oversee regulatory compliance, audits, budgeting, and strategic planning to drive profitability and control within a regulated financial services environment. Remote work is available.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing GDC tracking, payout grids, and advisor compensation.
• Strong GAAP accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting skills.
• Regulatory compliance with SEC/FINRA and related audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end GDC tracking, reporting, and advisor payout administration.
• Manage general ledger, month-end close, AP/AR, and cash planning.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and serve as liaison to auditors and税 preparers.
• Collaborate on annual budgets and multi-year financial forecasts.

Skills

GDC tracking

Advisor compensation

GAAP accounting

Regulatory compliance

Financial analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Audit liaison

Cash flow management

Job description

Role: Controller (Interim to Hire)

Pay Rate: $80/hr - $90/hr

Location: *Fully Remote*

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Controller to lead the financial operations of our growing wealth management firm. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and financial analysis.

Client: Financial Services/Wealth Management Organization

Role: Controller (Interim to Hire)

Pay Rate: $80/hr - $90/hr

Location: *Fully Remote*

Key Responsibilities

1. GDC & Advisor Compensation Management
   • Oversee and manage the end-to-end Gross Dealer Concession (GDC) tracking, calculation, and reporting processes.
   • Administer complex advisor payout grids, bonus structures, hurdle rates, and fee-sharing arrangements.
   • Partner with operations and compliance to reconcile clearing firm statements (e.g., Pershing, Fidelity, LPL) and custodian data against internal GDC figures.
   • Ensure accurate and timely monthly/quarterly commission disbursements and resolve any advisor compensation inquiries.
2. Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations
   • Manage the general ledger, month-end and year-end close processes, accounts payable/receivable, and cash management.
   • Prepare accurate GAAP financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow forecasts.
   • Monitor firm profitability by advisor, branch, and product line, providing actionable insights to executive leadership.
3. Regulatory Compliance & Audit
   • Ensure compliance with SEC, FINRA, and state regulatory financial requirements (including net capital rules where applicable).
   • Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax preparers, and regulatory examiners.
   • Maintain internal controls and financial policies tailored to a regulated financial services environment.
4. Budgeting & Strategic Planning
   • Collaborate with the CFO/executives to develop the annual operating budget and multi-year financial forecasts.
   • Analyze variance reports and operational metrics to identify cost‑saving opportunities and revenue optimization strategies.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

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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. 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.

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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).