New

Controller

Vaco
$200,000.00 - $240,000.00 / yr
United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick
20 George Street (Show on map)
Feb 14, 2026
Job Title: Controller Location: Union County, NJ (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week; potential flexibility to 1 day for the right candidate) Compensation: $200,000-$240,000 base + bonus + equity participation Must-Have Background: Property & Casualty Insurance We are seeking a Controller with hands-on experience in Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance. Candidates must have exposure to statutory accounting, financial statement mapping, and controls within a P&C environment. This is a highly technical, strategic role for someone who can partner with the CFO to strengthen accounting and controls infrastructure. Candidates from Big 4 insurance practices are highly preferred. The client may flex on direct carrier experience only if the candidate has a strong technical accounting foundation and demonstrated ability to build or improve controls in a similar environment. Top Priorities Build and enhance the risk & controls environment (including development of a formal Risk Controls Matrix) Lead statutory accounting and reporting Optimize and strengthen the accounts payable and treasury processes Key Responsibilities Lead all statutory accounting and reporting for the organization (Property & Casualty focus) Prepare and review statutory financial statements and related disclosures Draft technical accounting memos and partner closely with external auditors to support conclusions Build, formalize, and enhance the company's accounting controls framework, including mapping processes and developing a comprehensive Risk Controls Matrix Oversee monthly close, ensuring timely reconciliations and full balance sheet integrity Own and manage external GAAP and statutory audits Evaluate, streamline, and optimize the accounts payable function (~100 invoices/month), strengthening controls and cash management Oversee treasury-related processes and cash movement workflows Prepare investor and board-level reporting packages in partnership with the CFO Support planning and forecasting efforts and collaborate cross-functionally, including exposure to FP&A initiatives Ensure the general ledger (NetSuite) is optimized and aligned with reporting requirements Qualifications P&C Insurance experience required CPA strongly preferred Background in Big 4 Audit within Insurance, or corporate Controller/Assistant Controller/AVP experience within a P&C insurance environment Deep understanding of statutory accounting (required) Strong technical accounting skills, including financial statement mapping and memo preparation Demonstrated experience building or operating within a strong controls environment Executive presence and ability to interact confidently with auditors, investors, and board members Experience improving accounting operations and process efficiency (AP/treasury optimization experience preferred) NetSuite experience preferred but not required 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. 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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.