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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