Controller Consultant

Vaco is seeking an experienced Controller to join our team as a Consultant. In this role, you’ll play a crucial role in providing financial leadership, strategic guidance, and operational leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management and a proven track record of delivering high-quality services. Location: Phoenix, AZ (hybrid) Pay Rate: $60 - $75 per hour (depending on experience) Project Length: Approx. 3 - 6 months Perks and Opportunities: Work life balance/flexibility - more control over your own schedule and types of projects Expanded professional network Diverse work experience, career growth, and learning opportunities Responsibilities include: Provide leadership and guidance to the accounting team and oversee day-to-day operations Collaborate with executive leadership on financial planning and decision-making Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards Identify and mitigate financial risks through ongoing, 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.

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analysis Ad hoc projects as requested from leadership Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred Proven experience as a Controller or similar financial leadership role Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial regulations and reporting requirements Strong skillset in Excel and other ERP software Commitment to duration and needs of project

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.

Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.