Job Description

Vaco is hiring for a Controller opportunity in Youngstown OH. 
Direct Hire, Onsite
Salary: 120-155,000/yr + Bonus 

The Controller provides professional-level support regarding accounting, financial, and compliance functions in order to ensure timely and accurate reporting and effective analysis that leads to maximization of economic performance. The ideal candidate is results oriented and customer service driven who thrives in a fast-paced business environment. The Controller directs the day-to-day operations of the Accounting and Finance staff, assuring that a highly productive and well trained staff is always maintained, assures the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial reporting and accounting functions while providing information and assistance to Management and all levels of the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Includes the following:

• Assist in the Direction of the Organization’s Accounting Functions

• Maintains financial staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, evaluating, and training employees.

• Evaluate existing processes and make recommendations for modifications to maximize accuracy and efficiency

• Identify opportunities for the development of new processes and make recommendations

• Participate in daily accounting activities that support timely and accurate reporting and improve performance and profitability of the organization

• Perform financial review and analysis of operating results

• Develop and analyze ad hoc reports as required

• Oversee all aspects of the accounting area and ensure the month close is completed accurately and within the monthly close cycle, including the development, preparation and review of all Balance Sheet account reconciliations and key accruals.

• Special Projects at the direction of the CFO for business process enhancements

• Development and maintenance of the planning and budgeting process

• Develop, drive and improve internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance and the highest integrity of the company’s financial results

• Work cross-functionally with other departments to increase financial reporting accuracy and timeliness

• Develop and maintain written procedures and expense coding/validation rules for the Accounting department and others within organization

• Work with engineering team on the Capital Expense budget and placing in service and disposition of assets for cash flow and projections

• Prepare for and oversee the interim and annual audits as well as tax return preparation support with external audit firms

• Monitor and maintain compliance, timely filing and payment of state and local taxes for real estate, annual reports and sales and use taxes

• Preparation of Financial reports and documenting processes and procedures

• Help prepare regular communications to investors and lenders, maintain favorable relationships with outside financial institutions, vendors and customers

• Assist the CFO in insurance renewals

• Perform the Treasury Function, and maintains strong banking relationships

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required, MBA preferred, CPA or CMA also preferred

• Minimum five (5) years hands-on manufacturing accounting background with cost accounting experience, progressive responsibility

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively in a deadline driven environment

• Strong leadership skills

• Strong attention to detail and solid analytic skill base

• Experience developing and maintain relationships and ability to interact with all levels of the organization and externally

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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 by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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 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.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring 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 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;
• 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.

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