Controller

Director of Finance & Accounting

Location : Columbia, SC (Onsite, 5 days per week)

Reports to : Chief Executive Officer

About the Company

We are helping recruit for a growing retail company known for delivering exceptional customer experiences and high-quality products. As they continue to expand their footprint, they are seeking a hands-on, strategic Director of Finance & Accounting to lead all financial operations and provide key insights to support our continued growth and profitability.

Position Overview

The Director of Finance & Accounting will serve as a key member of the leadership team, overseeing all aspects of financial management, accounting operations, budgeting, and reporting. This role will partner closely with the CEO to drive strategic decision-making, ensure strong financial controls, and optimize business performance. The ideal candidate is both detail-oriented and business-minded, comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the accounting function, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory accounting.

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.

Prepare and present financial statements, variance analyses, and performance dashboards to the CEO and leadership team.

Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts; provide financial insights to guide business strategy and operational decisions.

Partner with the CEO on strategic initiatives, including pricing, margin analysis, and expansion opportunities.

Monitor cash flow and working capital to ensure financial health and operational flexibility.

Evaluate systems and processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability as the company grows.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or MBA strongly preferred.

8+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

Experience in retail, consumer products, or inventory-driven business highly preferred.

Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and budgeting processes.

Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate insights to non-financial leaders.

Hands-on and detail-oriented, with a willingness to dive into daily accounting operations.

Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Proficiency with QuickBooks

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 .

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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.