New

Controller

Vaco
$120,000.00 - $150,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Florida, Fort Lauderdale
Feb 13, 2026
Vaco is hiring a Controller Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Compensation: $120K-$150K base + discretionary bonus Job Summary: Join us as a Controller, where you'll be responsible for ensuring the accounting and finance department perform their functions efficiently and the organization has reliable financial reports. The Controller will enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results and will ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Key Responsibilities: Accounting and Finance Team Management Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives. Oversee the timely and accurate preparation accounts receivable progress billings based upon specific contract terms. Review accounts receivable, aging reports and assist with direct reports for collections. Supervise the payment process to vendors and subcontractors and confirm lien waivers are properly collected. Monitor daily cash balances to ensure requirements are met. Review and monitor the preparation of the weekly payroll for union employees, including the timely submission of monthly union reports. Mentoring and training direct reports to grow in their roles & responsibilities as the company continues to grow. Perform special assignments as directed by the leadership team. Financial Reporting Preparation and review of timely and complete monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Review financial statements with leadership. Create budgets with leadership and manage budgets to ensure fiscal health and responsibility. Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management. Preparation of construction contract schedules. Oversee the monthly job cost report process with leadership and project managers for use in creating and updating contract schedules and updated work in progress reports for internal and external use. Provide for a system of management cost reports. Provide financial analyses as needed, for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations Strategic Planning Participate in the on-going strategic planning with the 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. Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, specifically tailored to construction projects to ensure profitability and cost efficiency. Implement and manage financial control systems designed to track project expenses, labor costs, and material procurement to prevent overruns and ensure adherence to financial projections. Coordinate with project managers and other construction staff to ensure financial practices align with project timelines and construction phases, optimizing resource allocation and expenditure. Prepare and present detailed financial reports to senior management, stakeholders, and clients, highlighting project financial status, progress, and any areas of concern requiring attention or adjustment. Manage payroll for construction workers and subcontractors, ensuring accurate and timely compensation in compliance with contractual agreements and labor laws. Negotiate contracts with suppliers and subcontractors, focusing on terms that protect the company's financial interests while ensuring the timely delivery of materials and services. Administer tax planning and compliance activities specific to construction projects, including understanding and applying tax incentives, minimizing liabilities and enhance financial outcomes. Conduct risk management assessments related to financial operations and project execution, developing strategies to mitigate financial exposure and ensure project continuity amidst unforeseen financial challenges. Maintains and enforces a documented system of accounting policies and procedures. Compliance Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit. Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants. Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field. 6+ years in a senior financial role, within the construction industry. Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles, including reporting and job costing. Experience with financial systems and ERP platforms commonly used in the construction industry. Viewpoint Vista, QuickBooks Desktop or Online preferred. Experience with a company of similar size (approx. $30M in annual revenue) Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders effectively. Strong leadership, ownership mentality, and team-building capabilities. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Ability to work independently, prioritize and manage tasks to meet deadlines and expectations with minimal supervision. 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. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. 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. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. 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: 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.