Controller

Taylor White; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Full benefits

Job summary

Taylor White in Bradenton, FL, is seeking a Controller to own the end-to-end accounting function in a fast-growing, PE-backed environment.

You will lead billing, AP, and accounting staff, partnering with the CEO, Board, and investors to drive financial performance and scalable systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting/finance with leadership experience.
• Hands-on with a modern cloud-based ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end close processes, including review of JEs and financial statements.
• Prepare and present financial reporting packages to leadership, BOD, and investors.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends and risks, and provide actionable insights.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Partner with operations to improve financial performance and working capital.
• Maintain strong financial controls and coordinate with auditors and tax advisors.
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture within accounting.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Cloud ERP

Job description

Controller | Bradenton, FL | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Full Benefits

Step 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 Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end close processes, including review of account recs, JEs, and financial statements
• Prepare and present financial reporting packages to leadership, BOD, and PE investors
• Analyze financial results, identify trends and risks, and provide actionable insights
• Support annual budgeting process, forecasting, financial modeling, and scenario analysis
• Partner with operations and other functional leaders to improve financial performance, working capital management, and cross-functional accountability
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Partner with external auditors and other advisors to support annual audit, tax compliance, and more
• Foster a collaborative, internal customer service-oriented culture within the accounting function

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a mix of public accounting and industry experience; CPA strongly preferred
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years in leadership role
• Strong technical accounting knowledge including GAAP, month end close, internal controls and financial reporting
• Project accounting, job costing, or field service operations experience a big plus
• Hands-on experience with a modern cloud-based ERP system
• Highly detail-oriented
• Internal customer-service minded, collaborative, experience working cross-functionally

Why you'll love working at this company

• Exciting growth of organization with new executive leadership, strong technology infrastructure, private equity-backed
• A people-first culture
• True ownership of your function and the growth of the department
• Flexible scheduling around commute and some work-from-home possibility
• Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus and a quality benefits package, in a nice office environment