Remote Interim Controller

Vaco by Highspring; Brentwood (TN); Remote; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks an experienced Interim Controller to lead accounting operations and month-end close for a high-growth SaaS organization during a leadership transition.

This hands-on role oversees financial reporting, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and a remote accounting team, with a focus on GAAP compliance and process improvement across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA certification required.
• SaaS industry experience is required.
• Strong US GAAP and ASC 606 knowledge.
• Experience leading audits and accounting teams.
• Prior controller or senior accounting leadership experience.
• NetSuite experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month end and quarter end close.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Manage ASC 606 revenue recognition and deferred revenue accounting.
• Support external audits and technical accounting matters.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve processes and controls.
• Lead and mentor accounting staff.

Skills

SaaS experience

US GAAP

ASC 606

Leadership

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Interim Controller to support a high growth SaaS organization during a leadership transition. This hands on role will oversee accounting operations financial reporting revenue recognition and the month end close process while leading a remote accounting team.

Position Highlights

• Fully remote
• 4-6 month Contract assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month end and quarter end close
• Oversee general ledger accounts payable accounts receivable and payroll
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP
• Manage ASC 606 revenue recognition and deferred revenue accounting
• Support external audits and technical accounting matters
• Partner with cross functional teams to improve processes and controls
• Lead and mentor accounting staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• SaaS industry experience required
• CPA required
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606
• Previous Controller or senior accounting leadership experience
• Experience leading audits and managing accounting teams
• NetSuite experience preferred

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

Equal Opportunity Notice

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.

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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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).