Corporate Controller

Vaco LLC; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking a Corporate Controller in Phoenix, Arizona to lead and elevate the accounting function during a period of growth. The ideal candidate will partner closely with the CFO, overseeing financial reporting, revenue accounting, internal controls, and tax compliance. A CPA designation and 10+ years of accounting experience are required, particularly with private equity and mergers & acquisitions. This is a remote role that requires availability in PST, MST, or CST time zones.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Previous experience in private equity (PE) is required.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a growing accounting team overseeing various accounting functions.
• Partner with executive leadership to improve revenue cycle performance.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and manage audit relationships.

Skills

Revenue accounting

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Tax compliance

Internal controls

Audit management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

Tools

Sage Intacct

Excel

Job description

Vaco is partnering with an organization to find a driven and hands-on Corporate Controller to help lead and elevate our accounting function during an exciting period of growth and transformation in a private equity-backed organization. In this highly visible leadership role, you’ll partner closely with the CFO to oversee financial reporting, revenue accounting, internal controls, tax, collections, and process improvement initiatives while helping build the scalable infrastructure needed for continued expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a growing accounting team with oversight of revenue accounting, collections, accounts payable, and general accounting functions.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross‑functional teams to improve revenue cycle performance, oversee complex billing and revenue recognition activities, and support acquisition integrations and system enhancements.
• Lead and mentor a high‑performing accounting team while ensuring compliance with US GAAP, managing audit relationships, monitoring key financial metrics, and supporting cash flow and operational performance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA designation is required for this role.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Previous PE background is required.
• Previous M&A experience is required.
• Sage Intacct experience is highly preferred and advance Excel skills.

Compensation

$180k–$200k base plus bonus

Work Schedule

This role is remote, but our client is looking for someone who works in the time zone of PST, MST, or CST only at this time and these candidates will be considered.

If you’re interested in joining a growing organization and making an immediate impact, apply today!