Controller (2-3 days/onsite)

Vaco by Highspring; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 185,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Assistant Controller in Irving, TX. You will oversee the month-end close, ensure GAAP compliance, support SEC reporting, and drive process improvements in a fast-growing tech-enabled environment.

The role requires an active CPA with 6-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including publicly traded company exposure. You will mentor the team and collaborate cross-functionally on strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 6-10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience at a publicly traded company is required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with accurate reporting.
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements.
• Support SEC reporting and disclosures, including 10-Q/10-K/8-K.
• Ensure SOX compliance and strengthen internal controls over reporting.
• Coordinate audits and support external and internal audit activities.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting

SOX compliance

People management

Financial close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

An active CPA and previous work at a publicly-traded company are required.

Compensation: $185-190K + Bonus

Our client is an innovative healthcare technology and artificial intelligence company is looking to add an Assistant Controller to the team.

Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Assistant Controller will play a critical leadership role in overseeing the month-end close process, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, supporting SEC reporting, and driving continuous process improvements. This position is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment and enjoys building scalable processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure compliance with company accounting policies.
• Partner with the Controller on preparation and review of SEC reporting support, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and related disclosures.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and assist with evaluating technical accounting matters.
• Support external audits, internal audits, and SOX compliance activities.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of consolidated financial statements across multiple entities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, Tax, HR, and Operations to support strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes and improve efficiency through technology and AI-enabled solutions.
• Assist with ERP optimization, systems implementations, and accounting process enhancements.
• Mentor and develop members of the accounting team while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Support due diligence, acquisitions, and other strategic finance initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 6-10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Previous experience working for a publicly traded company is required.
• Combination of Big Four/public accounting and industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience supporting SEC reporting and external audits.
• Working knowledge of SOX 404 compliance.
• Experience within technology, healthcare technology, SaaS, or other high-growth environments is highly preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

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] .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

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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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).