Strategic Financial Controller in Birmingham, Alabama

Location

Birmingham, Alabama

Job Type

Full-time

Company

Vaco LLC

Controller

We are seeking a Controller to join our growing organization and serve as a key partner to leadership, reporting directly to the President. This role is ideal for someone who can get in the weeds of accounting but also has the analytical mindset and experience to help shape the financial and strategic direction of a small to mid-sized company.

You will oversee core accounting and financial operations while also supporting forecasting, business planning, operational analysis, and strategic initiatives. You will help provide insights that drive growth, profitability, and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting and financial operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting • Develop and analyze financial models, KPIs, and operational metrics to support strategic decision-making • Partner with leadership to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and business growth • Prepare and present accurate financial reports, variance analyses, and executive summaries • Manage cash flow forecasting, financial planning, and budgeting processes • Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and compliance practices • Support long-term business planning, strategic initiatives, and operational analysis • Assist with audit coordination, tax support, and external financial relationships as needed • Help build scalable financial processes and systems to support continued company growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting • 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience • Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and accounting principles • Experience in a small to mid-sized business environment preferred • Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills • Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders • Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented with a proactive mindset

What We’re Looking For

• A strategic thinker who can also execute day-to-day financial operations • Someone who enjoys taking ownership and improving processes • A collaborative professional who wants to grow with the company long term • A self-starter who is comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving environment

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on company growth and strategy • High visibility with leadership and decision-makers • Collaborative and growth-oriented culture • Long-term career development opportunities • Competitive compensation and benefits package