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Controller

Vaco
$150,000.00 - $170,000.00 / yr
United States, Connecticut, Willimantic
Jan 13, 2026
Our client, a growth-oriented manufacturing organization, is seeking a hands-on, process-driven hands-on Controller to support expanding operations at its Connecticut-based facility. This role is a key member of the senior leadership team and serves as a strategic business partner to commercial and operational leaders. The Controller will have dual reporting responsibilities to the site executive leader and the corporate finance function. In addition to ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and regulatory compliance, this position plays a critical role in driving profitability through cost management, pricing support, and data-driven decision-making. Key Responsibilities Own the preparation and accuracy of financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reporting. Partner with production and operations teams to monitor manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, and overall efficiency. Analyze financial and operational data to identify cost-reduction opportunities and process improvements, present insights to senior leadership. Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate processing, reconciliations, and timely cash collections and disbursements. Track and report on key financial and operational performance indicators (KPIs), providing recommendations to enhance profitability. Collaborate with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to analyze labor utilization, material spend, and manufacturing variances. Review and evaluate capital expenditure proposals, including ROI analysis and project cost tracking. Support pricing strategy through cost modeling, margin analysis, and financial input into customer quotations and contracts. Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA and/or MBA preferred. 5-15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Strong background in cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications; ERP system experience required. Proven ability to partner cross-functionally to support informed decision-making and profitable growth. Highly organized with strong analytical capabilities and the ability to manage competing priorities. Strategic, continuous-improvement mindset with experience building scalable, efficient financial processes. 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. 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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: 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.