Public Company Controller — SOX, Consolidations & M&A Lead

Vaco; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Corporate Controller in Cos Cob, CT to lead the accounting function during a period of growth and transformation. This highly visible role reports to the CFO, owning consolidations, SOX compliance, and financial reporting, with involvement in M&A and ERP system enhancements.

The ideal candidate will be a CPA with Big 4 background and public company experience, capable of building scalable processes, presenting to the board, and driving strong internal controls in

Qualifications

• CPA required with Big 4 background
• Public company accounting experience essential
• Strong knowledge of SOX, consolidations and technical accounting

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including consolidations and eliminations
• Oversee SOX compliance and internal controls
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Support public company reporting and audit readiness
• Partner on M&A activity and integration of new entities
• Drive ERP and process improvements across the finance function
• Prepare materials and present to executive leadership and board

Skills

CPA

SOX compliance

Consolidations

Technical accounting

M&A experience

Public company experience

Big 4 background

Tools

ERP systems

System implementations

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Corporate Controller in Cos Cob, CT to lead the accounting function during a period of growth and transformation. This highly visible role reports to the CFO, owning consolidations, SOX compliance, and financial reporting, with involvement in M&A and ERP system enhancements.

The ideal candidate will be a CPA with Big 4 background and public company experience, capable of building scalable processes, presenting to the board, and driving strong internal controls in