Controller

Vaco
$150,000.00 - $175,000.00 / yr
United States, Massachusetts, Plymouth
Jan 07, 2025
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Controller to oversee the financial operations and accounting processes for a subsidiary of our client. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting practices and the ability to drive operational efficiencies while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. Key Responsibilities: Direct timely and accurate close processes, ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies. Oversee accounting for various revenue streams, including but not limited to product sales, subscription-based models, direct-to-consumer channels, and marketplace revenue. Ensure proper application of ASC 606 for revenue recognition and track deferred revenue and unearned income to properly report. Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the subsidiary in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Work with the consolidations team to ensure timely and complete reporting to be represented within the parent company financials. Supervise inventory accounting, including cycle counts. Coordinate with other departments and the parent company to ensure the accuracy of intercompany balances. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, including accountants and analysts. Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership to drive business decisions. Qualifications: Active CPA license Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, ideally within CPG, E-commerce, or a similar industry. Multiple years of direct management experience. Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, ASC 606, and subscription-based accounting practices is desired. Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Great Plains) and advanced Excel skills. Knowledge of SQL and PowerPivots or use of advanced analytical tools (e.g., PowerBI, Hyperion) is a plus. 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.