Corporate Controller

Segrera Associates; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Segrera Associates is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to oversee and enhance the organization’s accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting and strong internal controls. This hands-on leader thrives in fast-paced, transaction-intensive environments and builds scalable financial infrastructure in a growing company.

You will manage month-end close, AR, AP, GL, and cash reconciliations across multiple entities; ensure GAAP compliance and revenue recognition; partner

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Eight+ years of progressive accounting experience including leadership in Controller role.
• Experience managing multi-site or multi-entity operations.
• Experience with complex pricing, revenue streams, contracts.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and revenue recognition experience.
• ERP implementation and process improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes with consolidated reporting across entities.
• Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and cash reconciliations.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and revenue recognition standards.
• Establish and enhance accounting policies, controls, and procedures.
• Partner with finance leadership on budgeting and forecasting.
• Improve workflows through automation and system enhancements.
• Coordinate external audits and lender/compliance reporting.
• Recruit, develop, and lead an accounting team.
• Collaborate with operations and technology to align processes with business goals.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Process optimization

ERP systems

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to oversee and enhance the organization’s accounting and financial operations. This individual will be responsible for accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, improving accounting processes, and supporting continued business growth. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on accounting leader who has worked in fast‑paced, transaction‑intensive environments and enjoys building scalable financial infrastructure within a growing organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the month‑end and year‑end close processes, including preparation of financial statements and consolidated reporting across multiple business units or operating entities.
• Manage core accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger maintenance, and cash reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable revenue recognition standards.
• Establish, document, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis.
• Evaluate and improve accounting workflows through process optimization, automation initiatives, and system enhancements.
• Coordinate external audit activities and support lender, compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Recruit, develop, and lead an accounting team while fostering professional growth and accountability.
• Collaborate with operational and technology stakeholders to align financial processes with business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of eight years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership experience within a Controller or similar role.
• Demonstrated success managing accounting operations across multiple locations, divisions, or legal entities.
• Experience with complex pricing structures, revenue streams, customer contracts, or reimbursement arrangements.
• Background in service-oriented, multi‑site, or highly regulated business environments is strongly preferred.
• Strong expertise with accounting and ERP systems, including participation in system implementations, upgrades, or process transformations.
• Proven ability to build, mentor, and retain high‑performing accounting teams.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with a proactive, hands‑on management approach.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving business environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.