Corporate Controller at Vaco, LLC
Irvine, CA 92612
About the Job
Overview:
Our client, a dynamic company in the defense and space manufacturing industry, is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to join their team on a contract basis. This role is designed to provide financial leadership. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented and self-motivated individual with a solid background in corporate accounting and government contracting.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Oversight: Manage daily accounting operations, including reviewing bank reconciliations and monitoring cash flow.
- Month-End Close: Ensure timely completion of month-end close processes and accurate financial reporting to the CFO.
- Regulatory Compliance: Maintain familiarity with government contract regulations (FAR and DFARS) and ensure compliance.
- Team Interaction: Lead daily meetings and collaborate with the accounting team to address ongoing tasks and issues.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in financial processes and reporting.
- System Usage: Utilize Deltek Costpoint for accounting tasks and SAP Concur for expense reporting.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
- Experience:
- Previous experience in a Corporate Controller or similar role.
- Experience with government contracting, particularly FAR and DFARS regulations.
- Background in the tech, construction, aerospace, or defense industries preferred.
- Department of Defense (DoD) experience is a plus.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint and SAP Concur is advantageous.
- Hiring Timeline: Immediate start preferred.
Attributes:
- Self-Motivated: Ability to work independently and take initiative without requiring constant supervision.
- Adaptable: Comfortable with evolving responsibilities and potential growth into a managerial role.
- Proactive: Capable of identifying tasks and processes that need attention and acting on them without extensive direction.
- Team-Oriented: Effective communicator who can collaborate with a diverse team and handle sensitive information responsibly.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume outlining their relevant experience and qualifications to kcovarrubias@vaco.com or to job posting
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.
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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.
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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.
