Controller at Vaco, LLC
Durham, NC 27701
About the Job
We are seeking a versatile and detail-oriented individual to lead a finance team within a dynamic organization.
The person in this role will be responsible for managing all key financial activities, including payroll, financial reporting, and the day-to-day operations of the accounting team. This role will report directly to senior leadership in the finance department and will involve a mix of in-office and remote work at a locally headquartered company.
The ideal candidate will have a solid background in accounting, strong analytical and leadership abilities, and the capacity to build and maintain relationships with both staff and executives. We are looking for someone who can lead by example and ensure the organization's financial accuracy and transparency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations of the finance team, including tasks related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, cash management, and the general ledger.
- Prepare regular financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Develop and implement business processes and policies to ensure robust internal controls.
- Work closely with human resources to manage the payroll process and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
- Collaborate with external partners to meet all local, state, and federal financial reporting requirements.
- Manage and oversee company insurance programs.
- Support financial decision-making by monitoring and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Coordinate the financial audit process with external auditors.
- Analyze financial performance, identify variances, and suggest corrective actions.
- Maintain records of fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
- Oversee account reconciliations and ensure accuracy.
- Provide leadership to a team of finance professionals, including mentorship, guidance, and performance reviews.
Requirements:
- Experience in a senior-level accounting or finance role with supervisory responsibilities.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Experience with financial reporting, tax management, and auditing processes.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5-10 years of experience in accounting or finance.
- Previous experience in managing a team is preferred.
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.
