Senior Controller Job at vaco, Columbus, OH

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  • vaco
  • Columbus, OH

Job Description

A growing organization is seeking an experienced finance leader to oversee regional accounting and financial operations. This role will guide divisional finance teams, ensure accurate reporting, and partner with operational leadership to drive performance and support strategic objectives. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with business acumen and the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead regional financial operations, ensuring accurate accounting, timely reporting, and strong internal controls.
  • Oversee month-end close activities and review financial statements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop divisional finance leaders, fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Partner with operational leaders to review budgets, track performance, and identify cost optimization opportunities.
  • Oversee regional budgeting and forecasting processes, partnering with divisional and operational leaders to align financial plans with business objectives.
  • Monitor financial results, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions where needed.
  • Support strategic planning and special projects in coordination with senior leadership.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to address financial questions, resolve issues, and improve processes.
  • Maintain compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and applicable regulations.
  • Support ERP optimization and reporting enhancements; CMiC experience is a plus.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional certification (CPA, CMA, or MBA) preferred.
  • 10–15 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least 6 years in a supervisory capacity.
  • Background managing multi-location or divisional teams. Industry experience in construction, engineering, or a related field strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of both accounting principles and financial planning/analysis.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to build relationships and influence across all levels of the organization.
  • Adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
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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