New

Controller

Vaco
$160,000.00 - $175,000.00 / yr
United States, Connecticut, Putnam
Dec 11, 2025
Our client is seeking a seasoned Controller to guide the accounting function of a rapidly expanding, multi-entity organization. This individual will oversee day-to-day financial activities, lead a high-performing team, and serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership during an exciting period of growth and transformation. In this role, you should love being on the manufacturing floor, gaining insightful knowledge to help grow the business. This position is ideal for a leader who thrives in an environment of continuous improvement and enjoys tackling complex, high-impact initiatives such as acquisitions, integrations, and system enhancements. Primary Responsibilities: Financial Oversight & Accounting Operations Direct all core accounting activities, including the general ledger, monthly and annual close cycles, account reconciliations, AR/AP, and payroll. Deliver accurate and timely financial statements, management reports, and forward-looking analyses. Establish, refine, and enforce sound accounting policies, internal controls, and best practices. Partner with leaders across departments to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial modeling. Manage cash flow, capital planning, and financial forecasting to support organizational goals. Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Provide executive leadership with clear financial insights and data-driven recommendations. Lead process improvements, system optimizations, and initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency and accuracy. Audit & Compliance Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and oversee the annual audit process. Maintain appropriate controls, documentation, and safeguards to protect company assets and ensure data integrity. Team Leadership Lead, coach, and develop a multi-level accounting team, cultivating accountability, professional growth, and operational excellence. Strengthen team structure by clarifying roles, enhancing workflows, and promoting cross-functional collaboration. Encourage strong communication channels between finance and other key business groups. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Active CPA designation is preferred. Direct involvement in M&A activities, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration. Strong technical accounting expertise with deep understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements. Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities in a high-growth, fast-moving environment. Proven success collaborating at an executive level and influencing cross-functional leaders. Experience with Microsoft D365 or a comparable ERP system (highly preferred). Outstanding analytical, communication, and leadership capabilities. Experience presenting to or partnering with a Board of Directors is a plus. 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. 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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.