New

Controller

Vaco
$180,000.00 - $220,000.00 / yr
United States, New Jersey, Summit
Nov 19, 2025
Job Title: Controller Location: Summit, NJ (Hybrid - at least 2 days onsite each week) Compensation: $180,000-$220,000 base + bonus + potential equity Position Overview A growing insurance organization is adding a Controller to support the CFO and help strengthen the accounting function. This is a new role created due to expansion, and the position will have broad responsibility across monthly close, reporting, controls, and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, experience in both GAAP and statutory environments, and the ability to operate in a hands-on capacity. Responsibilities Oversee statutory reporting, treasury activities, and collections. Manage the monthly close process, including maintaining the close schedule and reviewing reconciliations. Maintain and update accounting control documentation and ensure workflows and processes are clearly mapped. Build and manage a full balance sheet control and reconciliation package for review by leadership. Prepare monthly investor reporting packages and quarterly reporting for additional stakeholders. Prepare the quarterly board reporting package. Review annual and quarterly statutory statements and related workpapers. Lead and manage GAAP and statutory audits handled by external auditors. Review the current accounts payable process and implement improvements to strengthen controls and cash management. Prepare and maintain expense reporting and reconciliation packages for management review. Assist in planning and forecasting and help prepare related financial materials. Manage accounting-related projects across the organization to ensure processes and controls are consistent end-to-end. Oversee the general ledger in NetSuite and help optimize use of the system. Qualifications CPA strongly preferred (insurance industry experience is valued over a strictly public accounting background). Experience with NetSuite is highly preferred. Background in GAAP accounting, statutory reporting, and audit management. Strong understanding of accounting controls and process improvement. Comfortable working in a growing, fast-moving environment. 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.