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Corporate Controller

Vaco

Vaco

Accounting & Finance
Charlotte, NC, USA
USD 225k-275k / year
Posted on Feb 28, 2026

Corporate Controller POST NUMBER: 470929

Charlotte, NC, US Remote
Communications & Media, Media & Internet
Vaco
$ 225000.00 - 275000.00 yearly
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Role Summary:
Our client is seeking a high-impact Corporate Controller to lead the accounting organization during a period of sustained growth and acquisition activity. This role is open due to promotion and offers significant visibility and influence across the executive team.


The Corporate Controller will oversee consolidated accounting across three divisions, lead post-acquisition integration efforts, strengthen SOX compliance, accelerate and standardize the close process, and continue automation initiatives within NetSuite. This leader will partner closely with the CFO, SVP of Finance, and Director of Technical Accounting & External Reporting to ensure a scalable, disciplined accounting infrastructure suitable for a public, acquisition-driven enterprise.

Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Accounting & Consolidations
  • Lead consolidated financial reporting across three operating divisions.
  • Own and materially improve the monthly and quarterly close process – driving timeline reduction and implementing a standardized, scalable close framework.
  • Ensure accurate GAAP reporting and operational execution of accounting policies including ASC 606 and ASC 842.
  • Maintain integrity of intercompany processes, balance sheet governance, and enterprise-wide reconciliation standards.
M&A Integration & Infrastructure Build-Out
  • Lead accounting integration of acquired companies, many originating from private environments with inconsistent controls and processes.
  • Standardize accounting policies, reporting structures, and internal controls across newly integrated businesses.
  • Partner cross-functionally on ERP alignment and reporting integration within NetSuite.
  • Build infrastructure capable of supporting continued acquisition activity.
SOX, Controls & Audit
  • Own SOX compliance execution and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Serve as primary liaison to external auditors for annual audit and quarterly reviews.
  • Identify control gaps and drive remediation initiatives across divisions.
Systems & Process Optimization
  • Drive continued automation and optimization within NetSuite.
  • Improve reporting efficiency, workflow automation, and data accuracy.
  • Implement best-in-class close management and documentation standards.
Leadership & Executive Partnership
  • Lead and develop the accounting organization.
  • Partner closely with the Senior Director of Shared Services to ensure transactional accounting supports corporate objectives.
  • Communicate effectively with executive leadership, division finance teams, auditors, and Board stakeholders.
  • Elevate accountability, structure, and financial rigor across the enterprise.

Required Background
  • CPA required; Big Four or national public accounting foundation strongly preferred.
  • 15 years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
  • Prior experience in high-growth, M&A-driven organization.
  • Deep consolidations expertise across multi-entity environments.
  • Strong SOX and public company audit experience.
  • Demonstrated success reducing close timelines and professionalizing accounting processes.
  • Experience integrating acquired businesses and standardizing controls.
  • NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
  • Exceptional communication skills and executive presence.

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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