Senior Controller
A client of NOW CFO | Direct Hire | Onsite in St. Petersburg, FL

A client of NOW CFO is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Controller to join their team in St. Petersburg, Florida. This onsite position will play a vital leadership role in overseeing all accounting, finance, and HR functions for a fast-growing, collaborative company. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Senior Controller will be instrumental in driving financial accuracy, leading process improvements, and supporting operational success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage all accounting operations including general ledger, month-end and year-end close processes, and internal controls
  • Lead the finance function including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting
  • Prepare and analyze timely and accurate financial statements and operational reports for executive leadership
  • Direct all HR-related functions including recruitment, interviewing, preparing employment offers, and overseeing payroll processing and benefits administration
  • Provide leadership and guidance to the accounting team, including direct supervision of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable clerks
  • Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance and efficiency
  • Lead multi-phase ERP system implementation that is underway for optimized use
  • Manage banking relationships, cash flow, and treasury functions to maintain financial stability and liquidity
  • Act as a key partner to the CEO in evaluating financial strategy, business planning, and operational execution
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local financial, tax, and employment regulations
  • Work cross functionally across various departments

Must Haves

  • Strong business acumen with the ability to wear multiple hats (GAAP, contract law, and legal business issue)
  • Experience with Business Central preferred
  • CPA
  • Experience with property/liability insurance and employee benefits administration

Nice to Haves

  • Background in manufacturing
  • Experience in smaller, family-run or collaborative office environments
  • Cross-departmental collaboration (e.g., sales, operations, shop floor)
  • Strong team orientation
  • Government contracting experience.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $180K
  • PTO, 401k, GREAT Health Benefits and additional insurance options!

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