Job Description

Controller
Arlington, TX – On site

Compensation: $130k-$150k + bonus

One of Vaco’s growing PE-backed clients is looking for a Controller to lead the accounting function and play a key role in building scalable processes and systems to support growth. This highly visible, Arlington-based position that reports directly to the CFO of the parent company. The Controller will oversee a small team (2–3 direct reports) and own all day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with U.S. GAAP.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys improving processes, and wants to make an impact. You’ll have direct access to executive leadership, exposure to private equity, and the opportunity to grow into broader finance responsibilities under experienced mentors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all accounting functions, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, month/quarter/year-end close, and sales tax.
• Prepare accurate, timely financial statements and reports in compliance with GAAP.
• Build, document, and improve accounting processes, SOPs, and internal controls.
• Oversee inventory accounting and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a small accounting team to strengthen capability and scalability.
• Partner with the President and operations team to support strategic initiatives and decision-making.
• Support M&A activity, integration, and alignment with the parent company’s finance organization.
• Coordinate external audits and manage relationships with auditors and tax advisors.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Implement process improvements and system enhancements to improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local financial regulations.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Background in small to mid-size companies ($30M–$100M revenue) required; inventory experience a plus.
• Exposure to private equity–backed environments preferred.
• Proven experience building and implementing accounting processes and SOPs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; capable of mentoring and motivating teams.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and process-driven with strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search, managed services, and strategic staffing solutions for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business.

Please let us know if we can help you with this, or another role, for your next step in your career!

 

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.

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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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