Controller

Controller



High-Impact Leadership Opportunity | Manufacturing Environment | Operational & Strategic Visibility

We are partnering on an exciting Controller opportunity with a well-established and growing manufacturing organization seeking a hands-on finance leader to help strengthen and elevate the accounting function.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys being deeply involved in both the financial and operational side of the business. The company is looking for a leader who can bring structure, accountability, and process improvement while partnering closely with operations and executive leadership to help drive business performance.

This is more than a traditional Controller role - it's an opportunity to influence change, mentor a team, improve processes, and make a visible impact across the organization.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Oversee core accounting functions including general ledger, cost accounting, fixed assets, AP, AR, and compliance
• Partner closely with operational leaders to connect financial results to manufacturing activity and business performance
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making alongside executive leadership
• Drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and help modernize accounting procedures
• Develop KPIs, reporting tools, and dashboards that provide meaningful business insights
• Lead audit coordination and maintain compliance across accounting operations
• Mentor, develop, and lead an accounting team while fostering a collaborative and accountable culture
• Play a key role in improving legacy processes and enhancing the overall finance infrastructure
  
  

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

• Highly visible leadership role with direct exposure to executive leadership
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on both accounting and operations
• Strong emphasis on process improvement and operational partnership
• Ability to influence change and help shape the future of the finance function
• Collaborative environment with long-term growth potential
• Hands-on role for someone who enjoys being involved in the business, not just reporting the numbers
  
  

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience with prior leadership responsibility
• Strong manufacturing accounting background required, including experience supporting operational environments
• Expertise in financial reporting, close processes, internal controls, and cost accounting
• Ability to connect accounting and operational activity within a manufacturing setting
• Process-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Proven leadership experience developing and mentoring teams
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• CPA and/or advanced degree is a plus
  

Desired Skills and Experience

Qualifications & Experience
8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience with prior leadership responsibility
Strong manufacturing accounting background required, including experience supporting operational environments
Expertise in financial reporting, close processes, internal controls, and cost accounting
Ability to connect accounting and operational activity within a manufacturing setting
Process-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
Proven leadership experience developing and mentoring teams
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
CPA and/or advanced degree is a plus

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals 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 applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected] .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring 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 by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring 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; and

· other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring 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 and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).