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Controller
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Controller | $135K–$160K + Bonus + Fantastic Benefits
Location: Tampa Bay Area | On-Site | Full-Time
Don’t wait for the perfect job to be posted—position yourself for success by joining our talent network. At Taylor White, we partner with a diverse portfolio of clients, which means we consistently receive new and exciting job openings. By submitting your resume, you’ll enable our recruitment team to connect with you about future roles that align with your career goals.
Below is an example of the qualifications our clients typically seek for Controller positions.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Highly competitive compensation: $135K–$160K + bonus potential
- Professional and supportive work environment
- GREAT leadership and high visibility
- FANTASTIC benefits package
What You’ll Do:
- Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual group reporting
- Book complex transactions (e.g., purchase accounting, restructuring)
- Research GAAP/FASB principles and collaborate with auditors and tax accountants
- Lead budgeting and forecasting across departments
- Analyze variances and recommend controls
- Build financial models for breakeven, cash flow, ROI, and capital expenditures
- Prepare financial statements for internal and external use
- Oversee annual audit and tax filings (income, sales, property)
- Serve as primary contact for banking relationships
- Participate in M&A and growth initiatives
- Own and update accounting department standard work and processes
- Supervise all accounting functions including AP, AR, payroll, GL, and reconciliations
- Lead and develop the accounting team, including hiring and performance management
- Support additional projects as needed
What You Bring:
- CPA (required)
- Public accounting experience (preferred)
- Several years of experience as a Controller in a complex manufacturing environment
- Inventory/costing experience
- Experience with change management and/or high-growth environments (preferred)
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- FP&A exposure with the ability to present financial insights to leadership
- Comfortable with both hands-on work and delegation
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! Submit your resume today to be considered for upcoming opportunities. For more information, please visit www.taylorwhite.com.
Additional Information
Whether you're an employer seeking talent or a job candidate ready for new challenges, we can help. We're Taylor White. A recruitment firm focused exclusively on placing those in the accounting and finance field - and only in the Tampa Bay area. What's more, most of our recruiters used to be accounting professionals themselves so we're uniquely capable of understanding your needs - no matter what side of the table you're on.
From placing top-tier talent in permanent positions throughout Tampa Bay to providing access to the area's best consultants, there's a reason Taylor White is the first firm both candidates and employers turn to. We know accountants.
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