Controller

Business Contract Technologies; Fort Myers, Bonita Springs (FL, FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Controller for their Bonita Springs office to oversee all accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing and proven ability to improve accounting processes. This hands-on role requires excellent communication skills and a detail-oriented mindset to manage a dynamic accounting team effectively.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience required.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and accounting guidelines.
• Record of improving financial results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting operations including accounts payable, receivable, and payroll.
• Implement controls to minimize risk and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage accounting budget and produce financial reports.

Skills

Strong accounting skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Job description

Our client is looking for a Controller to join our team in our Bonita Springs office. The Controller oversees the accounting operations of the company. This position will supervise the accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll processes.

Strong accounting skills required.

The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, attentive, and efficient. He/she can complete work skillfully and independently. The Controller must be good at giving and receiving constructive feedback.

Responsibilities:

• Documentation – Maintain an accounting system of procedures and guidelines to follow. Implement controls to minimize risk. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Reporting – Oversee the production of required reports and ensure they meet accounting guidelines and principles. Collaborate with auditors and provide needed information as requested. Produce annual reporting, budgets, and forecasting.
• Financial performance review – Manage accounting budget and system, which has low risk due to controls set in place. Provide financial analysis with emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations as requested or required.
• Lead – Manage personnel in the accounting department. Create and deliver annual performance evaluations for the accounting team and provide guidance/leadership as needed. Initiate employee discussions when discipline is required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration is required.
• Ten years of related experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and accounting guidelines.
• A valuable record of improving financial results.

Overview:

We are seeking a hands-on Controller with a strong background in manufacturing to lead all accounting operations and ensure the integrity of financial information. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to own and improve core accounting processes.

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• “Roll-up-your-sleeves” mentality with a passion for operational excellence.
• Demonstrated success improving accounting systems and processes.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving manufacturing setting.