Controller at Vaco, LLC
Friendswood, TX 77546
About the Job
An exciting opportunity awaits with one of Vaco's top clients, as they seek a dynamic Controller to join their growing team. Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll step into this role at a pivotal moment in the company's journey. This position is perfect for driven professionals ready to make a significant impact. Candidates should be local to the Houston area or open to relocating independently
Summary: The Controller oversees financial and accounting processes, ensuring accurate reporting, analysis, and internal controls. This role provides business guidance and manages financial performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct accounting functions, including ledger entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Analyze financial performance, identify areas of improvement, and offer recommendations.
- Maintain and analyze financial metrics and support annual planning.
- Oversee inventory management and implement best practices.
- Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.
Required Experience:
- 10+ years in accounting/finance, with roles in financial planning and plant controlling.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience in ERP systems, preferably SAP.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Additional Skills:
- Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Work Environment:
- Full-time, hybrid position with office and remote work.
- Must be based in the greater Houston area and willing to travel up to 10%.
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.
