Controller

Taylor White; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Taylor White in Bradenton, FL is partnering with a fast-growing, PE-backed company to appoint a hands-on Controller who will own the accounting function end-to-end. You will lead a team of billing, AP, and accounting staff, and serve as the primary financial partner to the CEO, Board, and PE investors.

This role requires a CPA (preferred) and 7–10+ years in accounting, with strong GAAP expertise, month-end close, internal controls, and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Leadership experience with cross-functional teams is required.
• Experience with month-end close and GAAP reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own the accounting function end-to-end, including close and reporting.
• Lead a team of billing, AP, and accounting staff.
• Present financial packages to CEO, Board, and PE investors.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Maintain strong controls and GAAP compliance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Cloud-based ERP system

Job description

Controller | Bradenton, FL | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Full BenefitsStep into the Controller seat at a fast-growing, PE-backed company and join an organization that is in the middle of an exciting growth chapter. This client company has been built on a family-friendly, people-first culture that it has deliberately maintained even as private equity involvement has added structure, discipline, and growth — and the field team that drives the business is treated as exactly that: the heart of the company. As Controller, you will own the accounting function end-to-end, lead a team of billing, AP, and accounting staff, and serve as the primary financial partner to the CEO, Board, and PE investors. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is equally comfortable getting into the details and building the scalable systems that allow the company to operate at the next level. This is a role with real scope and real upside!Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the month-end and year-end close processes, including review of account recs, JEs, and financial statementsPrepare and present financial reporting packages to leadership, BOD, and PE investorsAnalyze financial results, identify trends and risks, and provide actionable insightsSupport annual budgeting process, forecasting, financial modeling, and scenario analysisPartner with operations and other functional leaders to improve financial performance, working capital management, and cross-functional accountabilityMaintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policiesPartner with external auditors and other advisors to support annual audit, tax compliance, and moreFoster a collaborative, internal customer service-oriented culture within the accounting functionRequirementsBachelor's degree in Accounting with a mix of public accounting and industry experience; CPA strongly preferred7–10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years in leadership roleStrong technical accounting knowledge including GAAP, month end close, internal controls and financial reportingProject accounting, job costing, or field service operations experience a big plusHands-on experience with a modern cloud-based ERP systemHighly detail-orientedInternal customer-service minded, collaborative, experience working cross-functionallyWhy you'll love working at this companyExciting growth of organization with new executive leadership, strong technology infrastructure, private equity-backedA people-first cultureTrue ownership of your function and the growth of the departmentFlexible scheduling around commute and some work-from-home possibilityCompetitive salary plus discretionary bonus and a quality benefits package, in a nice office environmentAt 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. For more information, please visit us at www.taylorwhite.com.INDHPJOB#23080