Corporate Operational Controller (Cost)

Vaco; Birmingham (AL); Sur place; USD 160 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company 401(k) retirement plan

Résumé du poste

Vaco is seeking a Corporate Operational Controller to lead its operations accounting organization, overseeing revenue recognition, forecasting, internal controls, and team development in a large, project-based environment.

Based in North San Jose, CA, this on-site executive role partners with senior leadership to drive financial performance, governance, and automation initiatives across multiple business units and regions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in construction/engineering/project-based environments.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP including revenue recognition and long-term contract accounting.
• Experience leading large operational cost accounting teams and developing finance leaders.
• Strong forecasting, internal controls, ERP systems, and executive-level reporting; CPA preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead the operations accounting function and oversee leadership for multiple units/regions.
• Own enterprise-wide revenue recognition, margin analysis, cash flow forecasting.
• Analyze financial and operational performance metrics to identify trends, risks, opportunities.
• Partner with operational leaders to evaluate project revenue, costs, staffing, and performance.
• Lead succession planning, hiring, development, and performance management for the team.
• Establish internal control frameworks, policies, and governance standards for a growing organization.
• Drive automation initiatives and adoption of new financial technologies.
• Communicate financial performance, forecasts, and strategic insights to executive leadership.

Connaissances

Operational accounting

Revenue recognition

Forecasting

Internal controls

Leadership

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Outils

ERP systems

Description du poste

Corporate Operational Controller

Our client, a large infrastructure and construction services company, is seeking a Corporate Operational Controller to lead its operations accounting organization and provide financial leadership across a complex, project-based business.

Location:

North San Jose, CA. This role is on-site.

Job Description:

This executive-level role will oversee operational accounting, revenue recognition, forecasting, internal controls, and team development while serving as a key advisor to senior leadership. The ideal candidate combines deep operational accounting expertise with strong leadership skills and experience supporting large-scale project environments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the operations accounting function and oversee accounting leadership supporting multiple business units and regions.
• Own enterprise-wide revenue recognition, margin analysis, cash flow forecasting, and operational accounting oversight.
• Analyze financial and operational performance metrics to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and profitability drivers.
• Partner with operational leaders to evaluate project revenue, cost projections, staffing needs, and business performance.
• Lead succession planning, hiring, professional development, and performance management for the operations accounting team.
• Establish internal control frameworks, accounting policies, and governance standards that support a growing organization.
• Drive automation initiatives, process improvements, and adoption of new financial technologies.
• Communicate financial performance, forecasts, and strategic insights to executive leadership and support key business decisions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, ideally within construction, engineering, manufacturing, or another project-based environment.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition and long-term contract accounting.
• Demonstrated experience leading large operational cost accounting teams and developing future finance leaders.
• Strong experience with forecasting, internal controls, ERP systems, and executive-level financial reporting; CPA preferred.
• Must have experience from companies with $5B+ in revenues

Compensation:

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 certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that 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.