New

Controller

Vaco
$100,000.00 - $120,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Minnesota, Mankato
Apr 25, 2026
Vaco is hiring a Controller Location: Mankato Minnesota Compensation: $100-$120/annually Overview: The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls within the organization. This role plays a critical part in supporting the financial integrity of the company by leading month-end closings, managing compliance with regulatory standards, and guiding budgeting and forecasting efforts. Within the context of the waste industry, the Controller ensures that financial processes are aligned with operational demands, including route efficiency, asset tracking, and disposal site cost analysis. Key Responsibilities: Manage daily accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and fixed assets. Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes; prepare accurate and timely financial statements. Develop internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with GAAP and industryspecific regulations. Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, especially relating to route profitability, fuel usage, and equipment depreciation. Supervise and mentor accounting team members; provide performance feedback and professional development. Collaborate with operations to align financial reporting with field activity (e.g., landfill/recycling facility usage, hauling costs). Oversee external audits, tax filings, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations relevant to waste management. Analyze financial data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities. Recommend improvements to financial systems, policies, and processes. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or MBA preferred). Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or Controller role. Experience within the waste, recycling, transportation, or logistics industries strongly preferred. In-depth knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards. Strong understanding of cost accounting and asset management in an industrial or service-based environment. Familiarity with ERP systems and financial software; experience with route-based billing systems is a plus. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. Effective leadership, communication, and team management capabilities. Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and executive teams. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. 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. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. 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. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. 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.