Controller

SHR Talent; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SHR Talent in Sarasota, FL partners with a growth-oriented company to recruit a Controller who will lead the accounting function, strengthen processes, and enhance financial infrastructure to support scale.

This hands-on accounting leader will combine strategic finance with detailed execution, partnering with executives and operations while driving improvements across multiple entities and locations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibility.
• Experience in multi-entity, multi-location, or acquisition-driven environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, consolidations, and internal controls.
• Experience supporting acquisitions and integrating businesses is desirable.
• Experience leading and developing accounting teams; ERP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the accounting function including month-end close and financial reporting.
• Oversee multiple entities and operating locations with scalable policies and controls.
• Partner with executives to provide insights into financial performance.
• Drive process improvements, reporting automation, and system optimization.
• Support annual audit, tax, and external reporting requirements.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff and coordinate integration of acquisitions.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Analytical mindset

Communication with exec

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

SHR Talent is partnering with a privately held, growth-oriented organization in its search for a Controller.

The Controller will serve as a key member of the finance leadership team and will be responsible for leading the organization's accounting function while strengthening the processes, systems, and financial infrastructure needed to support continued growth.

This is a highly visible opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who can balance strategic leadership with a willingness to work in the details. The Controller will partner closely with executive leadership and operations while helping professionalize and scale the accounting function within a dynamic, evolving organization.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a multi-entity, multi-location, or acquisition-driven environment and will be comfortable joining an organization where there is significant opportunity to improve processes, reporting, systems, and controls.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of the accounting function, including month-end close, general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Oversee accounting activities across multiple entities and operating locations
• Develop and maintain scalable accounting policies, procedures, processes, and internal controls
• Partner with executive and operational leadership to provide meaningful insight into financial performance
• Lead and improve the organization's monthly close and reporting processes
• Support the financial integration of newly acquired businesses and entities
• Participate in acquisition-related accounting, due diligence, and post-close integration activities
• Oversee consolidations and ensure consistency in accounting practices across the organization
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, automation, efficiency, and financial visibility
• Support continued development and optimization of the organization's financial systems and technology
• Manage, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team
• Coordinate annual audit, tax, and other external reporting requirements
• Investigate accounting and financial issues and proactively develop solutions
• Help build an accounting infrastructure capable of supporting significant future growth

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility
• Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Accounting, or similar leadership experience preferred
• Experience within a multi-entity, multi-location, or acquisition-driven organization strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, consolidations, and internal controls
• Experience supporting acquisitions and integrating newly acquired businesses is highly desirable
• Proven experience developing and improving accounting processes and controls
• Experience leading and developing accounting teams
• ERP implementation, conversion, or optimization experience is a plus
• Strong analytical and investigative mindset with the ability to identify issues and develop practical solutions
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, finance professionals, and operational leaders
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and growth-oriented environment
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining willing to roll up their sleeves and work in the details