Corporate Controller

Stable and growing company in Irvine area is seeking VP Controller with Healthcare insurance or Health Plan industry experience. Industry experience is Required for consideration. Position is ideally hybrid or could be flexible if located in the Western US on Pacific Standard Time Zone.

VP CONTROLLER SUMMARY

Responsible for managing the Accounting and Finance functional areas for all consolidated entities and affiliates, including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, Treasury, accounting and financial management according to GAAP, statutory and regulatory reporting, implementation and monitoring of internal controls, driving efficiencies for operational decision making and process improvement opportunities.  This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and has 5 direct reports.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Health systems, employee benefits healthcare insurance, health benefits third party administrator (TPA) accounting experience required.

Minimum BA / BS required in accounting or finance plus CPA designation; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

10+ years of direct experience in roles with increasing levels of accounting and finance responsibilities; audit experience required.

Direct supervision includes performance evaluation, management of teams and processes, and complex accounting functions.

Thorough understanding of both statutory and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) encompassing fundamental theories, principles, and terminology of accountancy; good understanding of internal control principles.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with all co-workers from staff to senior management, Company officers and Boards of Directors.  Will be required to write financials commentary, or thoroughly review and edit, for the purpose of multiple board packages.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for overseeing the timely and accurate preparation of complex accounting, statistical, and narrative financial statements.

Train, supervise, and evaluate professional, paraprofessional and clerical staff, including interim and annual performance appraisals.

Oversee the financial month-end and quarterly close processes, including review of individual entity and consolidated financial statements, and narrative commentary as part of quarterly board packets prepared for executive leadership, Audit Committee and Boards of Directors.

Engage in the annual budget process, work with each entity leader, finalize the annual budget within the expected timeline and continue the budget partnership / relationship with business leaders throughout the year to address and explain variances.

Oversee Cash Management / treasury and operational processes as they relate to cash management, Lockboxes, fiscal or internal control processes, policies and procedures.

Support of banking relationships and contacts.

Support the success of strategic business initiatives by partnering with colleagues in implementing solutions-oriented new, or optimizing existing, processes to achieve their goals and objectives, particularly as decisions may impact accounting processes, financial reporting, or internal controls.

Prepare, or direct the preparation of, operational compliance, and other statutory or regulatory filings that may be required for all profit and non-profit entities.

Manage multiple external annual audit engagements from initiation to final reports, through direct and indirect staff supervision, preparation of schedules, analyses, and report drafts, document retrieval, and general organization and oversight.

Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer in formulating financial policies in conjunction with the goals and objectives of the Company.

Recommend, develop, establish, implement and enforce best practices accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.

System Implementation experience.

If you meet these requirements, please apply and / or contact Thomas Trout.  If you already have met a VACO representative, let them know you are interested.

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.

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 .

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 :

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.