Financial Controller

Vaco is assisting their Memphis-based client in their search for a Financial Controller.

Position Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Controller to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong financial management and accounting experience, particularly in a banking / financial services environment. As the Financial Controller, you will play a crucial role in overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and operational performance for the company. Your leadership will ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial statements while supporting the company’s long-term financial strategy.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and forecasts for internal and external stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.

Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and reported.

Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with senior management to align financial goals with operational performance.

Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and overall financial performance to provide strategic guidance to the CFO.

Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure the accuracy and compliance of financial statements.

Review and implement financial policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and mitigate risk.

Conduct in-depth financial analysis, identifying trends, discrepancies, and potential areas for improvement.

Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement financial strategies in line with business objectives.

Support regulatory reporting and ensure timely submission of all required filings.

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff, fostering a high-performance team environment. Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.

Certifications : CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification is highly preferred.

Experience :

Banking experience is a plus.

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in accounting and financial management, with a strong focus on financial reporting and compliance.

Previous experience or current experience in public accounting is preferred, particularly in auditing or financial consulting.

At least 3-5 years of leadership experience managing a team in a financial or accounting role.

Technical Skills :

Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).

Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.

Experience with banking-specific financial systems is a plus.

Soft Skills :

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior management and external stakeholders.

Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Proven leadership capabilities, including team development and cross-department collaboration.

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.

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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 :

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.