Strategic Manufacturing Controller | CPA, Growth & Controls

Vaco; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations from Birmingham, AL on-site, reporting to executive leadership. The role offers high visibility and scale for a growing organization.

Responsibilities include overseeing accounting, month-end close, cost and inventory accounting, financial statements, and budgeting support, while driving process improvements and internal controls. Strong leadership and CPA are required.

Qualifications

• CPA is required.
• 7+ years of accounting experience.
• Manufacturing and cost accounting experience required.
• Strong financial reporting background.
• Experience presenting financial results to executive leadership.
• Proven process improvement mindset.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting and financial reporting.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Manage cost accounting and inventory accounting activities.
• Prepare financial statements and leadership reporting packages.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve business performance.

Skills

CPA

7+ years experience

Manufacturing accounting

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Executive communication

Process improvement

Leadership

Job description

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations from Birmingham, AL on-site, reporting to executive leadership. The role offers high visibility and scale for a growing organization.

Responsibilities include overseeing accounting, month-end close, cost and inventory accounting, financial statements, and budgeting support, while driving process improvements and internal controls. Strong leadership and CPA are required.