Controller

Vaco Recruiter Services; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco/Highspring is partnering with a confidential, growing organization near Springfield, MA to identify a Controller who thrives in a hands-on leadership role and collaborates with executive leadership to drive financial excellence.

This opportunity suits an experienced accounting professional who will lead day-to-day accounting operations, improve processes, and serve as a trusted business partner to the CFO. The role offers visibility and potential for impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Progressive accounting experience with leadership or controllership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, month-end close, and internal controls.
• Construction or project-based industry experience is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Perform cost accounting, job costing, profitability analysis, and commission calculations.
• Manage multi-state sales and use tax compliance and 1099 reporting.
• Partner with the CFO on financial reporting, internal controls, and continuous process improvements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while ensuring strong internal controls and segregation of duties.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Hands-on approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Vaco is partnering with a confidential, growing organization near Springfield, MA to identify a Controller who thrives in a hands‑on leadership role and enjoys partnering closely with executive leadership to drive financial excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who wants to make a meaningful impact by leading day‑to‑day accounting operations, improving financial processes, and serving as a trusted business partner to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process
• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
• Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Perform cost accounting, job costing, profitability analysis, and commission calculations
• Manage multi‑state sales and use tax compliance and 1099 reporting
• Partner with the CFO on financial reporting, internal controls, and continuous process improvements
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while ensuring strong internal controls and segregation of duties

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Progressive accounting experience, including leadership or controllership responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, month‑end close, and internal controls
• Construction or other project‑based industry experience is a plus
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a hands‑on approach

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact with a growing organization near Springfield, MA, I'd love to connect. Apply today or send me a confidential message to learn more.

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.