Controller - Managed IT Services

Sequentur; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Simple IRA with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Sequentur is seeking an experienced Controller to join our team and oversee all financial operations for our fast-paced Managed IT Services company.

This hands-on role covers accounting, payroll, tax, invoicing, reconciliations, financial reporting, and cost control to drive profitability; prior MSP experience is beneficial.

You will supervise accounting staff, work with external CPA, prepare budgets, and develop key performance metrics for leadership while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4+ years proven work experience as Controller or Finance Manager.
• 2+ years experience in Technology Services/MSP industry desired.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and QuickBooks desktop and online; ConnectWise experience helpful.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; team player with a positive approach.
• Ability to supervise accounting staff and train personnel.
• Self-starter with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and communicate with clients and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day financial operations including A/R, A/P, payroll, and invoicing.
• Supervise and support accounting personnel.
• Reconcile vendor invoices and bank statements; prepare financial statements.
• Coordinate with outside CPA and manage tax-related documentation and sales tax filings.
• Develop budgeting processes; monitor cost controls and profitability.
• Communicate key performance metrics to management.

Skills

MS Office / Excel

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Supervising staff

Communication with leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks (desktop & online)

ConnectWise

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our team. The Controller will actively participate in and oversee all financial operations of our fast-paced Managed IT Services company.

This is a hands-on role requiring participation in all areas of accounting and finance: A/R, A/P, payroll, journal entries, financial reporting/analysis, invoicing, billings, statements reconciliation, sales tax, collections, expenses, implementing cost control measures to enhance profitability, executive support, and more.

This role is best suited for an experienced Controller who enjoys taking ownership of the day-to-day financial operations, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail,and thrives in a dynamic, growing organization. Prior experience in the Managed IT Services industry is highly beneficial.

Controller Responsibilities:

• Perform day to day, hands on financial operations including but not limited to: general accounting, A/R, A/P, payroll, financial reporting, collections, expenses, invoicing and billings
• Supervise and support accounting personnel
• Reconcile vendor invoices
• Prepare financial statements and work with outside CPA firm
• Perform bank, balance sheet, and credit card reconciliations and financial analysis
• Assist in ongoing analysis and reporting of financial and operational results
• Prepare tax-related documentation and monthly sales tax filings
• Improve and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Financial administration, planning and budgeting
• Identify areas of cost control, revenue, and margin generation to help improve bottom line performance
• Develop and communicate key business performance metrics to management
• Various ongoing and special ad-hoc operational and accounting/finance projects
• Assist with creation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets
• Manage and actively participate in recurring client billing, revenue recognition, and financial reconciliation related to managed services agreements

Controller Requirements:

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4+ years proven work experience as Controller or Finance Manager.
• 2+ years experience in Technology Services/MSP industry desired.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and QuickBooks desktop and online. Must be able to quickly learn and use new software applications and databases, such as ConnectWise.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; team player with a positive, can-do approach.
• Ability to direct, supervise, and train accounting staff.
• Self-starter and focused, high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness and ability to actively perform daily responsibilities in addition to overseeing financial operations.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare meaningful financial reports and statements.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, employees, and executive leadership.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package, including a 100% employer-paid benefit option for health, dental, vision, and life insurance. A Simple IRA option with company match, and paid time off (PTO).

Salary Range: 90-130k commensurate with experience and qualifications.