Job Description
Company Overview
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We are a well-established, privately held manufacturing and service organization generating $200M in annual revenue. Headquartered in East Tampa, we pride ourselves on operational excellence, strong customer partnerships, and continuous growth. As we scale, we are looking for a hands-on, strategic Controller to lead our accounting operations and provide critical financial insights to executive leadership.
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Position Summary
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The Controller will report directly to the CFO and oversee all day-to-day accounting functions, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance for our manufacturing and service operations. Leading a dedicated team of five accounting professionals, the Controller will play a vital role in cost accounting, inventory valuation, service revenue recognition, and the annual financial audit.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Leadership & Team Management: Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of five accounting staff members (covering AP, AR, Payroll, and General Ledger), fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
- Financial Reporting & Close: Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements for executive leadership and stakeholders.
- Service Revenue & Billing: Manage revenue recognition processes for service contracts, field service billing, and deferred revenue tracking in accordance with ASC 606.
- Internal Controls & Audit: Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets. Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors during the annual financial statement audit and tax preparation.
- Cash Management & Budgeting: Partner with the CFO on cash flow forecasting, working capital management, annual budgeting, and variance-to-budget analysis.
- Systems & Process Improvement: Optimize ERP system utilization, automate manual workflows, and improve data integrity across finance, manufacturing, and service departments.
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Qualifications & Experience
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- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. CPA or CMA designation strongly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3–5 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller capacity.
- Industry Background: Prior experience in a manufacturing environment (with strong cost accounting and inventory management skills) is preferred; exposure to service or project-based revenue models is a major plus.
- Management: Proven track record of successfully leading, mentoring, and developing an accounting team.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with mid-market or enterprise ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar). Deep knowledge of US GAAP.
- Attributes: High attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial data clearly to non-financial operational leaders.
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Compensation & Benefits
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- Competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
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