Assistant Controller POST NUMBER: 466917

Phoenix, AZ
Vaco is seeking a an Accountant in Scottsdale, Arizona!

What stands out about this role?
  • Leadership Exposure: Report directly to senior leadership and engage in hands-on client communications across projects.
Responsibilities include:
  • Lead the accounting function through monthly close, ensuring timely and accurate results.
  • Maintain integrity of the general ledger in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to review financial results and highlight improvement opportunities.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing analysis and actionable insights.
  • Establish and enforce close timelines and quality controls to safeguard financial accuracy.
  • Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to strengthen controls and reduce risk.
  • Oversee preparation of recurring financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
  • Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and developing accounting staff, including training initiatives.
  • Design and monitor financial metrics to evaluate performance and support continuous improvement.
  • Review and reconcile intercompany allocations and cost recoveries for accuracy and compliance.
Requirements:
  • 6 years of progressive accounting experience (with 2 years being in a leadership position)
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • CPA license preferred)
  • Willingness to go 5 days on site
  • Salary $115-120k
To be immediately considered, APPLY NOW! Local candidates to Arizona only!

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.
Posted 2026-03-05

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