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Controller.CFO

Vaco
$155,000.00 - $185,000.00 / yr
Jul 23, 2026
Controller/CFO Opportunity- Small Company
Our client, awell-established smallbusinessin theTrenton, NJ area, is seeking ahands-onController/CFOto join theirleadership team.
This is anexcellent opportunity foran experienced financeprofessional who enjoysworking in anentrepreneurial, family-owned environment whereno two daysare the same. The ideal candidatewill becomfortable wearing multiplehats, partnering directlywith ownership, andcontributing across accounting, finance, HR, andoffice operations. Thepositionoffers a strongwork-life balancewith a hybridschedule of4 days onsiteand 1 dayremote.Local candidates only.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee all day-to-day accountingoperations and reportregularly to ownership.
  • Manage cash flow, banking relationships,and compliance withbank covenants.
  • Supervise Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, and all otheraccounting and financefunctions.
  • Lead the monthlyfinancial close processand ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
  • Coordinate sales anduse tax filings, quarterly reporting, and work closelywith the company'sCPA firm.
  • Partner with anHR Generalist tooversee human resourcesfunctions.
  • Manage front officeadministrative operationsas needed.
  • Support leadership withfinancial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor'sdegree in Accountingrequired.
  • CPA designation required(active or previouslyheld).
  • Experience using QuickBooksOnline.
  • Previous experience workingin asmall, family-ownedor entrepreneurial organization.
  • Strong accounting, financialmanagement, and organizationalskills.
  • Ability to thrivein a hands-onrole withdiverse responsibilities.

If you're lookingfor a leadershipopportunity where youcan make ameaningful impact whileenjoying a collaborativecultureand excellentwork-life balance, we'd love tohear from you.
Apply today!
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.

Representation Notice

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.

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

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Additionally, 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. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

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.

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