Seeking a Controller. Must have a knack for positively motivating others, have a take-charge attitude, and can make critical decisions! This Controller position is for one of our top clients in the Tampa Bay area.  

Controller Benefits and Compensation: 

• A professional working environment 
• GREAT leadership and high visibility 
• FANTASTIC benefits 
• Highly competitive compensation of $135,000-$160,000, plus bonus potential 

Controller Job Duties: 

• Ensures that monthly, quarterly, and annual group reporting is completed timely according to the published corporate controlling schedule 
• Directly involved in the booking of one-off transactions (e.g. purchase accounting, restructuring, etc.).  
• Researches related GAAP and FASB principles and work with auditors/Tax Accountants in determining the best treatment. 
• Directly involved in determining accounting practices of more complex transactions (e.g. equity roll-forward) 
• Manages and participates in budget preparation for all departments and companies as well as monthly forecast updates. 
• Reports variance from forecast to actual and recommends appropriate controls 
• Builds analysis and forecast models for breakeven, cash flow, and other business management tools. Builds ROI models and recommendations for Capital Expenditure. 
• Prepare financial statements and other information for internal and external parties 
• Manages the issuance of annual audited financial reports 
• Manages the process of preparing and filing all taxes (income, sales, property, etc) 
• Serves as primary contact with all Banks involved 
• Participates in projects such as M&A and other growth initiatives 
• Overall owner of all accounting department standard work. 
• Responsible for ensuring all standard work is kept up to date. 
• Responsible for recommending improvements and implementing new processes 
• Supervises all accounting department functions directly and indirectly including accounts payable, accounts receivable, accruals, Depreciation and Amortization calculations, and general ledger processes, which may include the performance of or review of accounts receivable collections, and analysis of reserve for bad debts, vendor payments and review of periodic disbursements, daily cash reconciliation, monthly closing including reconciliation of general ledger accounts and preparation of standard and non-standard journal entries and financial reporting. 
• Provides leadership to the team and performs all normal supervisory functions, including hiring, training, appraisal, counseling, and discipline. 
• Other projects or tasks as required 

Controller Skills/Qualifications: 

• CPA required  
• Public accounting experience preferred but not required  
• Experienced Controller (at least several years at this level) in a complex manufacturing environment with inventory/costing experience 
• Any experience with change management (ideally in a post-acquisition environment) and/or in a high growth environment is highly preferred  
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to evaluate team structure, identify gaps, and make necessary personnel decisions, will initially supervise an Accounting Manager and contracted Senior Accountant, and will eventually supervise more direct reports as the company grows 
• FP&A exposure is highly preferred, ideally this person has the ability draw insights from the financials and be able to paint a picture to present to the CFO and other stakeholders 
• Someone who is comfortable with both rolling up their sleeves and delegating 

At Taylor White, we specialize in Accounting & Finance roles in Tampa Bay. Our industry knowledge, combined with our extensive recruiting experience, means we not only know what you're looking for...we know how to find it! For more information, please contact us via our website at www.taylorwhite.com.