Controller

Ascendo Resources; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A staffing firm is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, along with a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and a CPA license preferred. Responsibilities include overseeing month-end close, managing budgets, and implementing automation. This full-time role offers medical insurance, vision insurance, and a 401(k), making it an attractive opportunity for experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP compliance.
• Experience with inventory, payroll, and sales tax.
• Ability to manage and develop accounting team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close and financial reporting.
• Implement automation and process improvements across accounting workflows.
• Provide financial insights and reporting to executive leadership.

Skills

8+ years of progressive accounting experience

Strong technical accounting background with ERP optimization experience

Advanced Excel and systems integration expertise

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented and analytical

Education

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

Active CPA license preferred

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

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This range is provided by Ascendo Resources. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr

Our client, who is experiencing rapid growth is seeking a hands‑on Controller. This role oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, and system optimization while driving process improvements that support a growing, multi‑channel business. The ideal candidate blends strong technical accounting expertise with a modern, systems‑driven approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee month‑end and year‑end close, financial reporting, and GAAP compliance
• Partner with third‑party logistics providers on inventory accounting and reconciliations
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial analysis
• Implement automation and process improvements across accounting workflows
• Manage and develop accounting team members
• Provide financial insights and reporting to executive leadership
• Maintain internal controls and regulatory compliance

Required Qualifications

• Active CPA license preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong technical accounting background with ERP optimization experience
• Experience with SAP Business One
• Advanced Excel and systems integration expertise
• Experience with inventory, payroll, sales tax, and multi‑channel revenue
• Detail‑oriented, analytical, and process‑driven
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross‑functionally

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Manufacturing

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Inferred from description for this job

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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