Controller - Publicly Traded, Finance Process Leader

Vaco by Highspring; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Stock options

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Irving, TX is creating a Controller role as the organization scales. The successful candidate will lead day-to-day accounting operations, own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, and help build scalable finance processes across departments.

This position requires a CPA, 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, and publicly traded company experience. Compensation ranges from $150k to $175k plus bonus and stock compensation, with 2–3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA required.
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Publicly traded company experience required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Experience leading or mentoring accounting staff.
• Familiarity with process automation or AI-driven accounting initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations of the business.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain oversight of the general ledger and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Supervise and develop the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Oversee inventory accounting and cost accounting activities, ensuring accurate valuation and reporting.
• Identify and resolve accounting issues while improving efficiency and accuracy of financial processes.
• Drive process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, scalability, and internal controls.
• Partner with leadership on AI and automation initiatives to modernize accounting and finance processes.
• Gain exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A activities while partnering with finance leadership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and leadership to support the company's continued growth.

Skills

CPA

Public company exp

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Vaco by Highspring in Irving, TX is creating a Controller role as the organization scales. The successful candidate will lead day-to-day accounting operations, own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, and help build scalable finance processes across departments.

This position requires a CPA, 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, and publicly traded company experience. Compensation ranges from $150k to $175k plus bonus and stock compensation, with 2–3 days in the office.