Controller

Taylor White; Richland (FL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor White is seeking a hands-on Controller in Central Florida for a high-impact, ongoing role in a growing manufacturing company. This onsite position offers a structured succession plan and a chance to modernize inventory accounting with automation to enhance financial data use.

You will lead month-end close, partner with operations, and build a small accounting team while working with senior leadership on budgets and targets. CPA preferred but not required; MBA a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• MBA is a plus; CPA preferred but not required.
• Manufacturing experience with inventory costing and reporting is required.
• Proven experience leading month-end close and preparing financial statements.
• Advanced Excel skills are required.
• Experience with business intelligence or reporting tools is strongly preferred.
• Process improvement mindset with a track record of automating manual work.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with a creative reporting design sense.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close and deliver accurate financial statements.
• Travel monthly to a regional facility to lead close meetings with plant operations.
• Oversee payables and receivables to keep them accurate and controlled.
• Lead, coach, and develop a small accounting team across multiple locations.
• Perform daily inventory and system reconciliations for accuracy.
• Support year-end audits with outside firms and coordinate financial statements.
• Design automated dashboards and reports to improve visibility and efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Month-end close

Inventory costing

Leadership

Automation

BI reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

MBA preferred

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

BI tools

ERP systems

Job description

Controller | Up to $120,000 + Bonus Potential | Succession Plan within a Growing Company! Central Florida | Onsite | Local Candidates Only!

We are seeking a driven, hands-on finance leader to step into a high-impact Controller role with a well-established, consistently growing manufacturing company. The organization has built a long record of success by investing in its people, its customers, and the long-term health of the business. This is a rare succession opportunity, with a structured multi-month transition designed to set the next Controller up for success from day one. The company is looking for a systems-savvy professional who sees month-end close as a chance to sharpen accuracy, speed, and insight, not just a routine. There is significant room to modernize inventory accounting and reporting through automation, so the right candidate will leave a visible mark on how the business uses its financial data. The company pairs long-standing stability with a close-knit culture where leaders are accessible and contributions get noticed. Successful completion of background, drug, credit, and reference checks required!

Responsibilities:

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close and deliver accurate, timely financial statements
• Travel monthly to a regional facility to lead close meetings and partner with plant operations
• Oversee payables and receivables to keep them accurate, timely, and well controlled
• Lead, coach, and develop a small accounting team across multiple locations
• Perform daily inventory and system reconciliations so records stay accurate and current
• Support periodic physical inventory counts and the accounting adjustments that follow
• Turn financial results into clear insights that help leadership move company goals forward
• Partner with senior leadership to build the annual budget and set financial targets
• Coordinate year-end audits with outside accounting firms
• Serve as the accounting point of contact for annual insurance renewals
• Act as the go-to expert on accounting systems, finding ways to streamline and automate workflows
• Design automated dashboards and reports that improve visibility and reporting efficiency

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• MBA a plus CPA preferred, but not required.
• Manufacturing, including strong inventory costing, tracking, and reporting required.
• Proven experience leading month-end close and preparing financial statements.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with business intelligence or reporting tools strongly preferred.
• A process improvement mindset and a track record of automating manual work.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a creative eye for report design.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• A stable, consistently growing company with a long history of success
• Real opportunity to modernize and automate financial processes and reporting
• A visible role with direct access to senior leadership
• A close-knit, people-focused culture where your impact is recognized