Controller

Jobot; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is hosting a permanent, on-site Controller role in Pinellas Park, FL, offering $110,000-$130,000 per year, with compensation based on experience.

The ideal candidate will lead all core accounting functions, manage project-based accounting across multiple contracts, and ensure compliance with government contracting regulations. A CPA is a plus and the position aims to scale the accounting team for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus.
• 8+ years progressive accounting experience with leadership.
• Experience in engineering/manufacturing environments and GovCon.

Responsibilities

• Lead all core accounting functions: GL, month-end close, financial reporting.
• Oversee project-based accounting across multiple contracts.
• Ensure compliance with government contracting regulations and cost allowability standards.
• Manage indirect rates (fringe, overhead, G&A) and maintain accurate cost pools.
• Support contract structures including: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and Cost-Plus; cost control and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor and develop a growing accounting team.

Skills

Deltek Costpoint

GovCon / Government contracting

Project accounting

Cost accounting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance

CPA a plus

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Use our easy apply form to send your application to Tammy Rivera, the Jobot Pro hosting this job. Compensation Based on Experience.

Controller

$110000 - $130000 per year | Pinellas Park, FL | On-Site | Permanent

Financial Controller | Deltek Costpoint & Project-Based Accounting Expert

A bit about us:

We are a well-established engineering organization supporting complex, project-driven work within regulated environments. Our team partners closely with clients on high-impact projects that require precision, compliance, and operational excellence.

With a long-tenured internal foundation, we are in a phase of strategic growth and infrastructure build-out, creating opportunities for strong accounting leadership to make an immediate impact.

Why join us?

High visibility role reporting directly to ownership

Opportunity to build, improve, and scale accounting operations

Stable business with consistent project flow and long-term contracts

Hands-on environment where your expertise directly drives profitability and compliance

Ability to step into a critical need role with immediate impact

Tight-knit team culture with strong tenure and institutional knowledge

Competitive salary and benefits

Job Details

Responsibilities

Lead all core accounting functions: GL, month-end close, and financial reporting

Oversee project-based accounting across multiple contracts

Ensure compliance with government contracting regulations and cost allowability standards

Manage indirect rates (fringe, overhead, G&A) and maintain accurate cost pools

Support contract structures including:

Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) – cost control, inventory/BOM accuracy, margin management

Cost-Plus – strict cost tracking and regulatory compliance

Partner closely with operations on manufacturing cost accounting, inventory, and BOM oversight

Evaluate and improve internal controls, processes, and reporting accuracy

Help scale and mentor a small, growing accounting team

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance (CPA a plus)

8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership

Background in engineering and/or manufacturing environments

Strong experience in government contracting (GovCon)

Proven expertise in project accounting and cost accounting

Experience supporting FFP and/or Cost-Plus contract structures

Comfortable in a hands-on, build-out environment

Systems

Deltek Costpoint (highly preferred)

Strong ERP experience required

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