Controller
About the Role
Location: St. Petersburg, FL — Onsite / In-Office/hybrid
Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 DOE
High-impact, strategic Controller role with direct influence over financial direction and operational decision-making
Opportunity to build, refine, and scale accounting and financial processes to support continued growth
Trusted partner to executive leadership, providing insights beyond the numbers
In-office environment that promotes collaboration, visibility, and hands-on leadership
Long-term career trajectory with the ability to evolve into broader finance leadership (VP Finance / CFO track)
Lead the accounting function with a strategic mindset, ensuring financial integrity while supporting business objectives
Own and optimize month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, building scalable and repeatable workflows
Partner with executive leadership on financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning
Translate financial results into actionable insights through trend analysis, KPIs, and performance reporting
Design and implement internal controls, policies, and procedures to support growth and mitigate risk
Oversee financial statement preparation in compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
Evaluate and improve accounting systems, reporting tools, and automation opportunities
Serve as primary point of contact for audits, tax coordination, and external financial partners
Develop, mentor, and lead the accounting team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and leadership to align financial processes with business strategy
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or management responsibilities
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
Proven experience building or scaling accounting processes in a growing organization
Advanced proficiency in accounting systems and Excel; ERP implementation or optimization experience a plus
Strategic, forward-thinking mindset with the ability to influence and advise leadership
Strong communication skills and comfort operating in a highly visible, in-office leadership role
Responsibilities
- Lead the accounting function and close processes
- Design and implement internal controls and policies
- Collaborate with leadership on financial strategy and reporting
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
- 8+ years progressive accounting experience including leadership
- Strong GAAP knowledge and internal controls
Required Skills
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