Controller

COMPANY PROFILE:
Growth-focused leading provider of refrigeration and controlled environment solutions for the cold-chain industry , in business for over 60 years
OUTSTANDING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Base up to $150K for right person 20% bonus MIP (Mgmt Incentive Plan)
• Company paid medical for EE only on base plan; buy up available at EE cost; dental and vision at EE cost
• Company paid LTD, basic life ($25K); EE paid STD
• Company 401(k) match up to 4% - currently safe harbor - no vesting schedule
• Flexible PTO - no tracking, so basically unlimited PTO as long as work gets done
• Opportunity for career growth as company grows, part of leadership team

Role with the Company:
Our incredible growth is fueled by a dynamic, world class team who values collaboration, innovation and delivering exceptional customer service, all while working in a fun and friendly environment. The Controller functions as the leader of the Accounting Department reporting to the President. The primary function includes planning, directing, and coordinating all accounting operational functions by managing the financial data necessary for accurate accounting. This includes oversight of the general ledger system and preparing/reviewing appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations.
Accounting and Financial System of Control:

• Implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective internal controls
• Ensure compliance with required regulations and financial standards
• Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data on a timely basis
• Prepare monthly financial statements with proper analytical review of the operations from a balance sheet, income statement and cash flow perspective as well as an overall business perspective
• Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits, providing information to external auditors
• Manage and review monthly accounting close process including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained
• Prepare and/or review workpapers, journal entries, and supporting documentation
• Preparation of monthly financial statements and related footnotes

System and Process:

• Manage timely billings to clients for services provided, collection of accounts receivable, and proper recording of accounts payable
• Review payroll, implement controls to ensure segregation of duties and payroll accuracy
• Review Fixed Assets to ensure proper recording of all additions & disposals, conduct internal annual inventory audit
• Review transactions by project and compare costs incurred to budget and performance analysis of projects.

Treasury:

• Review daily cash activity to ensure timely recording and projections to effectively manage cash balances and maximize the return on any excess cash balances
• Review & approve weekly ACH, Wires & new payees
• Manage the corporate credit card

Business Insurance:

• Responsible for the review and procurement for the business insurance programs for all entities
• Maintenance of insurance/risk protection program

Strategic planning:

• Participate in the on-going strategic planning with ARI leadership team. Perform due diligence and create projections with different scenarios on growth opportunities as needed.
• Prepare the annual financial budget and update the forecasts on a quarterly basis.

Audit & Tax:

• Manage audit process; work closely with auditors and accounting staff to complete annual financial audit.
• Coordinate with external tax partners for preparation of annual tax returns and tax provisions
• Review monthly Sales and Use tax and remitting timely payments.

Other Key Activities:
• Hire, train, coach, and retain competent accounting staff
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Background profile:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or finance; CPA a plus but not required
• 5 years of previous construction accounting experience at Controller level with strong GAAP knowledge
• Hands-on Controller in the weeds but also understands big picture and with projections and budgets
• Experience in job costing, working w PMs on WIP to review cost to complete against budget, understanding AIA forms, contract billing in excess of cost, retainage, percentage of completion, over/under billings, AP commitments, lien waivers, prevailing wage, certified payroll
• Understands bank covenants, cash projections, borrowing base
• Experience managing, training and developing accounting teams
• Strong Excel experience and Computer Ease accounting software a plus; experience implementing new ERP system
• Experience working with auditors and managing annual audit
• Self-motivated, highly detailed and organized, ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work across functions with all levels in the company

Vaco 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 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 LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC 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 .
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco 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 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.