Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller Confidential Public Company Stamford , CT/On-site 5 days/week A publicly traded, multi-segment financial services organization is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead all accounting operations and partner closely with the CFO. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role with immediate responsibility and strong visibility to executive leadership, the Board, and Audit Committee. This position is a backfill for a long-tenured leader and is critical to supporting a complex, evolving business with multiple operating segments and active M&A activity . Key Responsibilities Lead all corporate accounting functions, including consolidations and eliminations across multiple business segments Own SOX compliance, audit readiness, and public company reporting requirements Design and enhance segment-level P&L and reporting architecture Oversee ERP and accounting systems, including enhancements and implementations Support acquisitions and integrations, including reporting and controls Serve as a board- and audit committee-ready leader Build scalable GL and reporting structures to support future growth and divestitures Manage and develop the accounting team (Treasury Manager, Senior Accountant, and broader accounting function) Required Qualifications CPA Big 4 background Public company experience Strong SOX, consolidation, and elimination expertise M&A / acquisition accounting experience ERP / systems implementation experience Executive presence and comfort presenting to senior leadership and the Board Nice to Have Near-partner track background Experience designing multi-segment reporting models Tech-forward or AI-first mindset Experience building reporting infrastructure from the ground up Ideal Profile This role is best suited for a builder —someone with the energy to drive process, structure, and rigor during a period of change, then transition into steady-state leadership once systems are in place. The ideal candidate thinks long-term, scales for the future, and thrives in high-accountability environments.

Compensation Base Salary:

$200,000

Target Bonus:

$150,000 (annual)

Total Target Comp:

$350,000 Equity / long-term incentives planned (structure in progress) Company name will be shared during the interview process. 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.