Vaco is hiring a Controller in Jacksonville, Florida Essential Job Function Responsible for safeguarding the assets of the corporation, supporting strategic plans and protecting the shareholders' interests at all times. Maintains accurate accounting and financial records and robust internal controls processes to protect integrity of company assets
Oversees the activities of the accounting department to ensure the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports. Leads, mentors and coaches the accounting department and other assigned personnel
Responsible for professional development, goal setting, and hiring and firing of team members. Establishes and ensures execution of internal control policies and procedures, generally accepted accounting practices, maintenance of required fiscal records, and identifies areas of process improvement. Reviews month-end financial close and related general ledger activity for all locations. Manages the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, purchase orders, petty cash, employee expense reports, cash control, and payroll processing. Oversees the development and maintenance of management reporting tools / analytics, financial planning / forecasting models, annual budgets, and asset management activities to ensure operations leaders and senior leadership have the required data to make effective and timely decisions in the tactical and strategic management of the business. Directs the processes of a decentralized Accounts Receivable (A/R) function, inclusive of timely management of billings and cash receipts
Provides A/R subject matter expertise, support, and training. Partners and collaborates across departments to provide financial support and analysis necessary to drive alignment and sound decision making. Ensures audit process compliance and facilitation
Manages external auditors and tax advisors, as well as State and Federal auditors, assuring all legal reporting / compliance requirements are met regarding financial obligations and mandated documentation. Conducts analysis, forecasting, and modeling using a variety of tools and methods and participates in budgeting and other financial planning activities. Assists VP of Finance in financial advisory and support role to company owners and assists in the respective tax planning / filings as required. Provides financial leadership for all critical business projects and leads, supports, and/or participates in special projects as assigned. Ensures adherence to financial laws and guidelines and all regulations and standards. Performs other duties as assigned and assists with any other projects, as needed, that will further the business objectives. Internal Relationships
This position oversees accounting and other assigned finance personnel to ensure quality, accuracy and timeliness of work performed
Consults, confers, communicates, and interfaces with the senior leadership team on company asset management objectives and strategic business initiatives
Communicates regularly with various members of sales, operations, marketing, purchasing, human resources, information technology, as well as Regional, Market, and Branch Managers to achieve short-term and strategic financial objectives. External Relationships
Consults, confers, communicates, and interfaces with banking / financial institutions, external CPA firms, trade vendors, insurance carriers, and financial consultants on a wide variety of projects and responsibilities. Education, Work Experience & Specialized Skills or Knowledge Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and CPA required; master's degree in finance, accounting, or business preferred. Ten plus years of experience in a controller, accounting management, or financial planning and analysis management role. Thorough knowledge of finance and accounting, forecasting and financial analytics, budgeting, accounts receivable and payables management, cash flow management, payroll process, and business taxation is required. Demonstrated ability to effectively drive and manage change with the capability to serve as a business coach and mentor to functional and operational teams. Proven team player with process improvement mindset and high degree of initiative to respond to business requirements and changes. Strong managerial and organizational skills to manage continuous flow of requests from varied teams. Proficient at modeling for budgets, forecasting, reporting, expense and profitability evaluation or improvement. Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate proficiently in English in both verbal and written forms and across a wide variety of audiences; must possess excellent presentation, phone, and face to face communication skills. Proficiency with PC applications including the full suite of products within the Microsoft Office Suite of Products including Excel and spreadsheet usage at an expert level. Up to 25% travel within the Southeast.
