Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Vaco is partnering with a well-established financial institution in the Waukesha area to hire an experienced Controller. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while overseeing core accounting and financial reporting functions in a regulated environment.

• Provide leadership and oversight of accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, fixed assets, and correspondent banking activities
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Prepare and analyze financial information, including general ledger activity, regulatory reports, and key performance metrics
• Partner with senior finance leadership on monthly board reporting, quarterly regulatory filings, budgets, and forecasts
• Support annual financial statement audits and regulatory examinations
• Monitor and analyze loan and deposit yields, providing insight into balance sheet performance and profitability trends
• Collaborate cross-functionally to research, resolve, and prevent accounting discrepancies or process efficiencies
• Maintain and enhance accounting systems and tools, including general ledger and accounts payable software
• Stay current on accounting, tax, and financial services regulations, ensuring compliance and best practices
• Serve as a trusted financial resource to leadership and operational teams
• Perform additional duties as assigned by senior management

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
• 3–6 years of progressive accounting or finance management experience
• Financial services or regulated industry experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills

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.