Interim Controller - Vaco, LLC
New York, NY
About the Job
Job Title: Interim Controller
Reports to: CFO
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Interim Controller to manage all key accounting and reporting functions within our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction or engineering firms and demonstrate expertise in project accounting and financial management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all daily accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting practices.
- Manage the month-end close process, including invoicing and revenue accounting for all divisions.
- Supervise general ledger activities, including Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Unbilled Receivables, Travel & Expense (T&E) management, Depreciation and Amortization schedules, Debt, and various expense accruals.
- Review and approve all accounting transactions and maintain the general ledger and related records.
- Ensure timely and accurate recording, reconciliation, and disclosure of all required financial data.
- Coordinate and supervise daily revenue and expense operations, including Billing/Revenue, Payroll, and Accounts Payable.
- Review and approve all balance sheet reconciliations to maintain accuracy in financial reporting.
- Collaborate with the CFO to support strategic financial planning and decision-making.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Proven experience as a Controller or similar role, preferably in a construction or engineering firm.
- Strong project accounting knowledge and proficiency with accounting systems.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
Compensation:
$75-80 per hour, commensurate with experience.
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.
