Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

Controller

Location:

Nashville, TN (Hybrid – Tuesday–Thursday in office)

We’re partnering with a growing, private equity‑backed financial technology company in Nashville that is hiring its first dedicated Controller.

This is a high‑impact opportunity to build and formalize the accounting function for a profitable, established business entering its next phase of growth. The company serves large enterprise clients in the financial services space and is investing in infrastructure, systems, and leadership.

If you enjoy building process, creating structure, and working closely with executive leadership, this role offers significant visibility and influence.

This will be the sole accounting hire, reporting directly to the CEO and partnering closely with the executive team. The organization is seeking a hands‑on, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves leader who can both manage day‑to‑day accounting and build scalable financial processes.

The Board is seeking greater financial visibility and reporting cadence, making this a highly visible role with direct exposure to ownership.

• Lead month‑end close and financial statement preparation

• Establish structured close timelines and reporting cadence

• Prepare and present board reporting packages

• Partner on budgeting and variance analysis

• Oversee payroll and day‑to‑day accounting operations

• Optimize and clean up Quick Books

• Support system implementations

• Manage invoicing and revenue share calculations

• Evaluate state tax nexus work currently outsourced

• 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Prior accounting leadership experience preferred

• Strong technical accounting skills

• Experience building or improving accounting processes

• Comfortable operating as a standalone accounting leader

• Confident communicator with executive and board presence

• Quick Books experience

• Fintech or financial services experience is a plus, but not required

This role is best suited for someone who thrives in a growth environment and is energized by building infrastructure from the ground up.

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.