Controller – Multi-Entity Finance Leader

Fleet Landing; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Endeavors, Inc. is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting team, oversee financial reporting and internal controls for its subsidiaries, and drive process improvements in a growing multi-entity organization.

The successful candidate will report to the CFO, guide technical accounting decisions, manage close processes, and partner with operational leaders to ensure accurate financial performance and compliance across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree and/or CPA designation strongly preferred.
• At least seven years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including three years in an accounting leadership role.
• Demonstrated success developing accounting teams, managing performance, and leading process improvement, system implementation, or automation.
• Experience resolving technical accounting issues, leading financial close and consolidation, and working with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting team. Establish clear expectations, provide coaching and feedback, address performance gaps, and build cross-training and backup coverage.
• Direct financial close and reporting. Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close; review entity-level and consolidated financial statements, reconciliations, intercompany balances, and consolidation eliminations.
• Provide technical accounting leadership. Research and apply GAAP, document accounting conclusions, and guide the treatment of complex transactions, including revenue recognition, entrance fees, leases, debt, investments, and capital projects.
• Strengthen controls and consistency. Establish accounting policies and effective internal controls that support accurate transaction processing and reliable reporting across the enterprise.
• Lead audit and reporting coordination. Serve as a key contact for external auditors and coordinate timely preparation of Form 990, applicable tax filings, and required financial and regulatory reports.
• Support planning and financial stewardship. Partner with the CFO on budgets, forecasts, variance analyses, liquidity planning, debt administration, and covenant calculations.
• Oversee restricted funds and reserves. Maintain accurate accounting and documentation supporting the appropriate use and reporting of donor-restricted funds and reserves.
• Partner with operational leaders. Explain financial results, address financial questions, and ensure responsive support from the accounting team.
• Lead improvements and change. Standardize workflows, reduce manual work, and guide system implementation and automation while maintaining effective controls and team engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Master’s degree

CPA designation

Tools

GAAP proficiency

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Polaris Endeavors, Inc. is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting team, oversee financial reporting and internal controls for its subsidiaries, and drive process improvements in a growing multi-entity organization.

The successful candidate will report to the CFO, guide technical accounting decisions, manage close processes, and partner with operational leaders to ensure accurate financial performance and compliance across the enterprise.