Controller
- Saint Petersburg, FL
- $120,000-140,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: St. Petersburg, FLOur client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to oversee all accounting operations at their St. Petersburg facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment and wants to make a tangible impact on financial performance and strategic decision-making. Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, this role plays a vital part in ensuring that financial targets are met or exceeded while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and operational efficiency.Key Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain robust local internal controls for all accounting transactions, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and auditor standards.
- Manage the preparation of accurate weekly and monthly financial reports, aligned with GAAP or IFRS.
- Oversee the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts; conduct monthly variance analyses and report significant findings to leadership.
- Provide financial insights to support capital investments, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations.
- Partner with internal teams to ensure timely and precise customer invoicing and collections within approved credit terms.
- Actively participate in weekly spend and production/forecasting meetings to drive financial alignment.
- Ensure all Work-In-Progress (WIP) and unbilled transactions are properly documented and compliant with Revenue Recognition policies.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of all required government filings.
- Review biweekly payroll input, resolving discrepancies as needed.
- Recommend and implement process improvements in accounting and costing procedures.
- Verify the accuracy of all financial data, resolve discrepancies, and maintain the general ledger through account verification, reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Manage vendor relationships with a focus on cost control and payment terms.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial, customer, and supplier information.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
- Promote and maintain safe work practices and a clean, organized workspace.
- Collaborate closely with the Corporate Controller and Operations teams to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with external auditors, providing required information for annual audits.
- Perform additional related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- CPA or CMA designation strongly preferred
- 6–10 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment
- Solid proficiency in accounting and tax software
- Advanced Excel skills with demonstrated ability to work with complex spreadsheets
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Experience with Microsoft NAV and E2 systems preferred