Strategic Finance Controller — Hybrid, Vallejo

Vaco; Vallejo (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco in Vallejo, CA is seeking a Controller to lead accounting and finance operations for a manufacturing and industrial services company. This highly visible role oversees financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and day-to-day accounting, partnering with executive leadership to drive growth and financial performance.

The successful candidate will build processes, mentor staff, and provide strategic financial insight, with a potential path from Controller to Vice

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 8-10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with leadership.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing audits, tax compliance activities, cash management, and accounting operations.
• Proven leadership, communication, organizational, and process-improvement skills within a fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Develop, implement, and monitor accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, including budget-to-actual variance analysis
• Oversee cash flow management, banking relationships, and overall financial operations
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and relationships with outside accounting and tax advisors
• Maintain accounting systems and identify opportunities for process improvements, efficiency gains, and system enhancements
• Support strategic planning activities by providing financial analysis and recommendations to executive leadership
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting and regulatory requirements
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff while promoting accountability and high performance across the finance organization

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Vaco in Vallejo, CA is seeking a Controller to lead accounting and finance operations for a manufacturing and industrial services company. This highly visible role oversees financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and day-to-day accounting, partnering with executive leadership to drive growth and financial performance.

The successful candidate will build processes, mentor staff, and provide strategic financial insight, with a potential path from Controller to Vice