What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Vaco by Highspring?
Controller- Construction Company
Our client is a well-established construction companyseeking an experienced Controllerto lead all accounting operations. This hands-on role requires construction accounting expertise including AIA billing, job costing, and WIP reporting, combined with confidence in collections and vendor management.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable & Collections
- Oversee monthly billing processand AIA billing for construction projects
- Manage lien waiver tracking and processing
- Actively pursue collections including direct customer contact on outstanding payments
- Monitor aging reports and maintain strong payment relationships
Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
- Supervise high-volume A/P operations
- Manage relationships withsuppliers
- Ensure timely payments and coordinate cash flow with leadership
Financial Operations
- Lead month-end close process (5-10 day cycle)
- Perform bank reconciliations, journal entries, and maintain G/L integrity
- Serve as payroll backup and process payroll tax deposits
- Prepare quarterly sales tax returns
Team Leadership
- Supervisestaff and participate in hiring decisions
- Drive process improvements and operational efficiency
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- 7 years progressive accounting experience with controller-level responsibilities
- Construction industry experience or strong familiarity with construction accounting
- Knowledge of AIA billing, job costing, and WIP reporting
- Proven ability managing high-volume A/P and A/R processes
- Strong month-end close and reconciliation experience
- Excellent communication skills with confidence in collections activities
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.
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.
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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.
Salary : $140,000 - $150,000
