Controller

ACCsurance; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO and work-life balance

Equity

Job summary

ACCsurance in Downtown St Petersburg, FL is seeking a Controller to lead Accounting and Finance as the company scales.

The ideal candidate will be a Big 4 alumnus with industry experience, responsible for period closings, budgeting, cash forecasting and WIP, AP/AR, payroll, and related finance operations. This is an onsite role with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive PTO for strong work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA Certification is required.
• 8–12 years of experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager, or Head of Finance.
• 2–6 years of Big 4 accounting experience required.
• Must be onsite in Downtown St. Petersburg, FL.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead the finance function as the company scales.
• Manage month-end close and financial accuracy with external accountants.
• Oversee cash forecasting, cash flow management, budgeting, and revenue forecasting.
• Establish internal controls and relationships with banking, insurance, and admin finance teams.
• Oversee procurement and AP/AR workflows for capital projects.

Skills

Big 4 experience

Financial forecasting

Leadership

Onsite availability

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA Certification

Job description

Our Client based in Downtown St Petersburg, Florida is an exciting start up engineering and technology company that has picked up some very large contracts and is going to need a Controller to lead Accounting and Finance.

The ideal candidate will be Big 4 Alumni with Industry experience after with a company that "builds things" whether it be hardware, aerospace, maritime, heavy machinery, manufacturing, engineering or transportation. This person will have a builder mindset and be responsible for all things Accounting, including period closings, building and scaling the Accounting and Finance function, Cash Forecasting, Cash Flow Management, Budgeting and Forecasting Revenues, AP/AR, Payroll and WIP.

The compensation will be in the $150-180K plus competitive equity range and have a a comprehensive benefits package with solid PTO and work/life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Finance Function Leadership & Strategy: Design and build out the financial roadmap, systems (accounting/ERP), internal policies, controls, and reporting cadences as the company scales.
• Accounting & Month-End Close: Manage relationships with third-party accountants, review and own monthly financial accuracy, and ensure timely, audit-ready books and clean month-end closes.
• Cash Planning & Management: Oversee near-term cash planning by maintaining rolling cash forecasts, monitoring burn rates, and flagging risks or funding needs early.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Establish and scale internal controls appropriate for an early-stage venture, and support banking, insurance, and administrative finance relationships.
• Procurement & Operations Support: Act as an interim contract manager for procurement and accounts payable/receivable (AP/AR) supporting the Client's offshore infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA Certification Required (not optional)
• 8-12 Years of experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager or Head of Finance
• At least 2-6 years of Big 4 Accounting experience Required
• Deep, hands-on operational Accounting foundation
• Must not need sponsorship of any kind for employment
• Experience building or scaling a finance function at an early- stage startup or high- growth company
• Experience managing procurement and AP/AR workflows for a capital project
• Available and willing to be onsite 5 days a week in Downtown St Petersburg, FL