Controller at Vaco, LLC
Culver City, CA 90232
About the Job
The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of the company, implementing robust financial controls, and supporting strategic growth initiatives. This role requires a strong leader with expertise in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) and manufacturing industries, and a proven track record in managing financial operations and driving operational efficiencies.
Compensation: $225k - $300k + bonus
Hybrid: 2 days in office
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Management & Reporting:
- Oversee all aspects of financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and present timely financial statements, budgets, and forecasts to senior management and stakeholders.
- Internal Controls & Compliance:
- Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
- Conduct regular assessments of financial processes and systems to identify and mitigate risks.
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Support:
- Lead financial due diligence efforts for potential acquisitions, assessing financial viability and identifying risks.
- Collaborate with external advisors and internal teams to evaluate and execute M&A transactions.
- ERP Evaluation & Implementation:
- Assess current ERP systems and lead the evaluation and selection of a new ERP solution that aligns with business objectives.
- Manage the implementation of the new ERP system, ensuring seamless integration with existing processes and training for staff.
- Team Leadership & Development:
- Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Provide guidance and support in financial analysis and decision-making across the organization.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Act as a key liaison between finance and other departments, facilitating collaboration and effective communication regarding financial matters.
- Prepare reports and presentations for executive leadership and the board of directors.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- Certification: Active CPA certification, preferably from a Big 4 accounting firm.
- Experience: Minimum of 8 years of progressive financial management experience, with a strong background in the consumer goods and manufacturing sectors.
- Technical Skills: Expertise in financial reporting, internal controls, and M&A processes; proficiency in ERP systems and financial software.
- Leadership: Proven track record of leading and developing finance teams, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Analytical Mindset: Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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 federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco 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 agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco 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;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco 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.
