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Assistant Controller

Vaco
$130,000.00 - $160,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
Jun 15, 2026
Position: Assistant Controller Location: Raleigh area (Hybrid) About the Role A global, PE-backed healthcare and pharmaceutical services organization with operations in over 60 countries is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee accounting, reporting, and compliance across all international entities. This is a hands-on accounting leadership role with ownership of international close oversight, balance sheet integrity, audit coordination, and financial reporting under US GAAP. The Assistant Controller will manage one direct report and partner closely with finance managers and local accounting teams across multiple countries to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency in financial reporting. The ideal candidate is a CPA with a blend of public accounting and industry experience who has worked in a global, multi-entity environment and is comfortable leading distributed teams across time zones. Key Responsibilities - Global Accounting and Financial Reporting Oversee the global financial accounting function, ensuring compliance with international and local accounting standards Ensure timely and accurate month-end reporting, including variance analysis of actuals versus budget Ensure full reconciliation of balance sheet accounts with supporting commentary Review and validate monthly reconciliations between local entity and consolidated trial balances Review year-end statutory accounts for international subsidiaries Provide managerial oversight of the processing, recording, and reporting of financial transactions across all entities Deliver ad hoc reporting and analysis to senior management as needed Key Responsibilities - Audit and Compliance Ensure timely and accurate completion of external year-end audit requirements at both group and global levels Lead the group audit process, including fieldwork coordination and statistical requirements Maintain strong relationships with local third-party accountants to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations Maintain and enforce internal controls over financial and related reporting processes Ensure all transactions are recorded promptly, properly valued, accrued, classified, and disclosed Key Responsibilities - Team Leadership and Global Coordination Manage the global financial accounting team, including training, development, and onboarding of new members Directly manage one team member and partner with and review the work of finance managers based globally Maintain productive relationships across internal departments and communicate the importance of accounting guidelines and controls Foster collaboration and consistency across a distributed, international finance organization Qualifications - Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance CPA strongly preferred 7 plus years of progressive accounting experience At least 2 years of experience managing or supervising a finance or accounting team Public accounting background with subsequent pivot into industry (2 to 5 years in industry ideal) Experience working in a global, multi-entity organization with international teams Strong knowledge of US GAAP Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment Qualifications - Preferred Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or life sciences environments NetSuite or Oracle ERP experience Familiarity with IFRS (not required as reporting is US GAAP, but helpful for global coordination) Experience with FP&A planning tools such as Anaplan or similar Background in a PE-backed or high-growth global organization 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.