New

Assistant Controller

Vaco
$75,000.00 - $115,000.00 / yr
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Florida, Jacksonville
Oct 29, 2025
Comptroller Direct Hire \| Onsite \| Reports to Company President Vaco Staffing is seeking an experienced Comptroller to serve as the top financial executive for a growing organization. This position reports directly to the Company President and oversees all aspects of the company's financial operations - including treasury management, planning, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and funding strategies - while leading a high-performing team of 3 direct and 10 indirect reports. The Comptroller will act as a key strategic advisor to ownership, ensuring financial readiness, operational efficiency, and data integrity across the business. This role will play a pivotal part in driving accountability, improving processes, and leveraging analytics to support informed decision-making. Our ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong attention to detail - someone who is assertive, collaborative, and hands-on, balancing traditional financial stewardship with forward-thinking leadership in cost control, technology integration, and fraud prevention. Key Responsibilities Treasury Management Oversee daily cash position, ACHs, wires, and fraud prevention protocols Manage all loans, lines of credit, and related funding and paydowns Financial Reporting & Compliance Prepare and present financial statements and tax returns to ownership and lenders Coordinate annual external audits and prepare supporting tax schedules General Ledger Oversight Review and maintain balance sheet, cash, and loan accounts Supervise AR/AP managers, payroll, prepaids, deposits, merchant services, loss prevention, unbilled revenue, COGS, and tax accruals Maintain and optimize the accounting system (Business Central) for accuracy and efficiency Cross-Department Collaboration Partner with executive leadership, IT, HR, and legal teams on financial and operational initiatives Support IT and software development projects to enhance financial systems and reporting processes Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required) CPA or CMA certification (preferred) 7+ years expereince of proven financial and managerial expertise with demonstrated leadership ability In-depth understanding of GAAP and relevant federal, state, and local financial regulations Hands-on, "roll-up-your-sleeves" approach with strong service orientation Experience with project management and software implementation Familiarity with systems such as Business Central, Concur, TriumphPay, Highway, Paylocity, Synergize, and Power BI is a major plus Employee Benefits Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Company-Paid Group Life Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability Supplemental Life Insurance Options 401(k) with company match after 6 months (vested immediately upon first contribution) 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.