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Controller

Vaco is partnering with one of our clients to identify an experienced Controller to join their growing finance and accounting team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead financial operations, support process improvement initiatives, and partner directly with executive leadership to drive strategic business decisions.

Summary

The Controller will be responsible for overseeing accounting operations, general ledger management, financial reporting, and internal controls. This individual will play a key role in ensuring accuracy and integrity across all financial processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and monthly close. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, analytical leader with strong GAAP knowledge and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting:

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including general ledger reconciliations and financial statement preparation.

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting in compliance with US GAAP.

• Support management in developing analytical reports and providing actionable financial insights.

Process Oversight & Controls:

• Review payable and receivable transactions and monitor AR and AP balances.

• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.

• Partner with operations, supply chain, and sales teams to support cross-functional business goals.

• Collaborate with the VP of Finance on tax reporting, audits, and process improvements.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and efficiency within accounting processes.

• Support system enhancements, including ERP process optimization and reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred.

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.

• Solid understanding of US GAAP and general ledger principles.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas) and ERP systems

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across departments.

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 .

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 you 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.

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.

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 .

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. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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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.

Salary: –

Description:

First Resource Bank, a thriving community bank headquartered in Exton, PA, and recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work,” is seeking an energetic and motivated full-time Controller. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee the financial operations and ensure the accuracy of our financial reporting.

As a key member of the Accounting Team, the Controller will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible for playing a key role in managing accounting functions, developing internal controls and contributing to strategic financial planning. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to fostering a collaborative and compliant environment.

Essential functions/responsibilities:

• Prepare internal and external financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Manage the month-end close process including reviewing preliminary results and variances with the CFO and finalizing results
• Oversee all accounting operational functions, including accounts payable, prepaid assets, fixed assets, accruals, investments, borrowings, liquidity projections, reconciliations, etc.
• Hire, train and supervise accounting staff
• Evaluate current accounting operations, offer recommendations for improvement and implement new processes
• Ensure development and maintenance of comprehensive department procedure documentation
• Work with other departments to resolve problems and create efficiencies
• Support the CFO with special projects and financial analysis
• Oversee the preparation of annual budget model and additional forecasting models as needed
• Oversee the preparation and filing of the quarterly Call Report and all FR Y reports
• Oversee the production of quarterly ALCO committee package, including coordination with outside vendor on ALM reports and ALM assumption studies
• Oversee the preparation of the quarterly CECL package, including coordination with outside vendor on model inputs and assumptions, and preparation of monthly CECL estimates
• Coordinate and prepare documentation for internal and external audits
• Coordinate the preparation and filing of quarterly tax payments and annual tax returns
• Coordinate quarterly employee stock purchase plan and director stock purchase plan transactions
• Administer equity compensation plan grants

Requirements:

Competencies:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.

Oversees the daily workflow of the department.

Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

Handles discipline of employees in accordance with company policy.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required

At least five years of bank accounting experience required

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At First Resource Bank, you will enjoy an incredible family-style, community-focused atmosphere. Our excellent benefit package reflects the respect and appreciation we have for our team members.

We offer:

• Excellent annual compensation commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Enrollment in 401K plan with company contribution (after 6 months of service)
• Optional enrollment in ESPP stock plan (after 6 months of service)
• Paid time off
• Additional days off for Federal Holidays

First Resource Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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