Controller

Vaco; Warrensville Heights (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a Controller in Beachwood, OH to lead the company’s accounting and financial operations, ensure accurate reporting, manage daily accounting activities, and support strategic decision-making.

This onsite, direct-hire role partners with ownership and department heads to drive profitability, cash flow management, and internal controls while mentoring the accounting team and aligning plans with corporate goals.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of accounting leadership.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel and ERP software proficiency; excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard assets and implement internal controls across departments.
• Oversee daily accounting activities including AP, payroll, and inventory.
• Manage month-end and year-end closings and financial analysis.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements.
• Mentor and develop direct reports; deliver timely financial reporting.
• Collaborate with operations to support business objectives.
• Oversee data integrity across systems and manage cash flow projections.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial reporting

Excel & ERP

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

ERP implementation experience

Travel willingness

Education

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

Tools

ERP software systems

Job description

Vaco is hiring for a Controller opportunity in Beachwood OH

Direct Hire, Onsite

Salary: 115-130,000/yr + Bonus

Job Purpose

This leadership position is responsible for leading the company's accounting and financial operations, maintaining the integrity of financial reporting, overseeing daily accounting functions, managing cash flow, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring compliance with all financial, tax, and regulatory requirements. The Controller will also assess accounting and internal control systems while guiding and mentoring departmental staff.

As a key member of the leadership team, the Controller will partner closely with ownership and department leaders to drive operational efficiency, profitability, and long-term growth while preserving the company's values and service standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Safeguard company assets and ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions by implementing internal audits, controls, and checks across all departments.
• Manage the accuracy and productivity of daily accounting activities, including accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory, fixed assets, general accounting, and entity accounting.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes and analysis of financial results.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage, mentor, and develop direct reports to achieve short- and long-term goals.
• Develop, improve, and deliver timely monthly financial reporting and key metrics to the CFO and other company officers.
• Partner closely with operations and department leaders to support business objectives.
• Oversee the integrity and accuracy of financial data across all systems.
• Manage daily cash flow and develop cash flow projections for the President and CFO.
• Partner with the accounting team on the annual budgeting process, including revenue and expense planning.
• Ensure financial plans and budgets align with organizational goals.
• Provide financial analysis and modeling to evaluate business ventures, special projects, programs, capital expenditures, product costing, and other initiatives.
• Assist the CFO in managing commercial banking and borrowing relationships to maintain appropriate credit resources.
• Develop a strong understanding of ERP systems to support the accounting team, investigate issues, and resolve system-related accounting challenges.
• Coordinate and maintain relationships with external auditors, banks, and lessors.
• Provide financial leadership across the organization, promoting Finance as a trusted and collaborative business partner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and internal controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP software systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with senior executives while mentoring and developing accounting team members.
• Proven experience managing and motivating teams through measurable goals and objectives.
• Recent ERP system implementation experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% as needed.

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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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.