Controller

StevenDouglas; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

StevenDouglas has a great opportunity for a Controller in Boca Raton, Florida, with a growing employee-owned business. This position offers stability and high visibility, focusing on financial leadership and strategic planning.

The ideal candidate should possess strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and extensive experience in accounting and finance. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, and improving systems and processes within the finance department.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Experience in distribution, wholesale, or inventory-intensive businesses.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO on financial strategy and planning.
• Oversee GAAP-compliant financial statements and reporting.
• Lead the annual budgeting process with department leaders.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Leadership

Business acumen

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA, CMA, or MBA (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Job description

Great Controller opportunity with a growing employee‑owned (ESOP) business. The company has been around for 50+ years, offering stability and high visibility in this role.

Compensation

140k - 160k + bonus

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Partner with the CEO / President on financial strategy, long‑range planning, and capital allocation
• Provide financial insights to support pricing, vendor negotiations, branch performance, and growth initiatives
• Translate financial results into actionable insights for operations, sales, and executive leadership
• Support M&A activity, including due diligence, integration planning, and financial modeling (as applicable)
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and transparency
• Prepare and review GAAP‑compliant financial statements and management reporting packages
• Lead the development and refinement of accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure strong internal controls and governance
• Provide leadership over inventory accounting, valuation, and reserves
• Analyze gross margin trends by branch, product line, and vendor
• Partner with operations to improve inventory turns, freight recovery, and working capital efficiency
• Support forecasting and demand planning initiatives

Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Management

• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts in collaboration with department leaders
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to measure financial and operational performance
• Monitor performance against budget and proactively identify risks and opportunities
• Support scenario modeling and sensitivity analyses
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team
• Build scalable processes and organizational capabilities to support growth
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee ownership

Systems & Process Improvement

• Partner with the CEO / President and IT to optimize ERP and financial systems
• Drive automation, reporting enhancements, and process efficiencies
• Support system upgrades, integrations, and data integrity initiatives

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• CPA, CMA, or MBA (preferred)
• Experience with QuickBooks
• Experience in distribution, wholesale, or inventory‑intensive businesses
• Multi‑location or branch‑based operating environment experience (preferred)
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and cross‑functional initiatives
• Exposure to banking relationships, credit facilities, and covenant compliance
• Experience supporting strategic initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions, expansions, or system implementations

Skills and Competencies

• Strong command of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Advanced Excel and ERP system expertise
• Strategic mindset with the ability to remain hands‑on
• Strong business acumen and operational curiosity
• Clear communicator with the ability to influence at the executive level
• High integrity and commitment to employee ownership principles
• Proven readiness to grow into broader financial leadership responsibilities