Hiring: Controller Company: Vaco by Highspring Location: San Francisco County, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 20:46:22 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AI, GDPR About the job Experience: •12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and leadership experience within a high-growth technology environment. Required Skills: •This highly visible role will oversee core accounting operations, technical accounting, audit readiness, internal controls, and financial systems while partnering closely with executive leadership. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, with the ability to build scalable processes in a fast-paced environment. •Lead the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and well-documented financial reporting. •Research, document, and apply technical accounting guidance related to revenue recognition, equity compensation, and other complex transactions. •Oversee stock-based compensation accounting, valuation coordination, and equity-related reporting activities. •Design, implement, and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and audit-ready processes that support future scalability. •Manage external audit and tax-provider relationships, including audit coordination, compliance activities, and timely issue resolution. •Evaluate, implement, and optimize ERP systems, accounting workflows, and automation initiatives. •Partner with Finance, Legal, and operational teams to ensure contracts, transactions, and business activities are accounted for appropriately. Qualifications: •Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with significant expertise in revenue recognition and stock-based compensation accounting. •CPA preferred, with the ability to communicate technical accounting conclusions to executive leadership and other stakeholders. Compensation: •$300,000 - $330,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!