Assistant Controller

Confidential Jobs; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in Tampa, FL seeks an Assistant Controller for a ~ $100M manufacturing business unit. This hands-on role covers accounting, cost and inventory, project accounting, FP&A, internal controls and operations.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in accounting/finance in manufacturing, with WIP/project accounting and SOX experience, and is ready to lead month-end close, reporting and cost improvements. This is a high-impact opportunity within a PE-backed global organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of accounting/finance experience within manufacturing.
• WIP/project accounting or percentage-of-completion experience preferred.
• Public company or combination of public accounting/private company experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Support project accounting and revenue recognition.
• Partner with Operations and project leaders on margins, project performance, KPIs, and cost improvement.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Maintain internal controls and support SOX compliance and audits.

Skills

Accounting/Finance experience

Manufacturing experience

WIP/Project accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Global, private equity-backed manufacturer is hiring an Assistant Controller for a ~\$100M business unit in the Tampa area.

This is a hands-on role with broad responsibility across accounting, cost and inventory, project accounting, FP&A, internal controls, and operations. It could be an excellent lateral move or next step for a strong Accounting or Finance Manager (and higher) with the accounting foundation and manufacturing experience to take on broader BU-level responsibility.

Why Consider This Assistant Controller Opportunity?

• Broad BU-level responsibility with significant exposure to Operations and leadership
• PE-backed environment undergoing continued investment and transformation
• Opportunity to impact processes, systems, and overall business performance
• Long-term growth potential within a global organization
• Lead key aspects of month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliations
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory, and manufacturing variance analysis
• Support project accounting and revenue recognition
• Partner with Operations and project leaders on margins, project performance, KPIs, and cost improvement
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Maintain internal controls and support SOX compliance and audits
• Drive process improvement across Finance and Operations

Background

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of accounting/finance experience within manufacturing
• WIP/project accounting or percentage-of-completion experience preferred
• Public company or combination of public accounting/private company experience preferred