Financial Controller

Steadfast Executive Search; Pompano Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Company holidays

Employer-paid disability coverage

Job summary

Steadfast Executive Search LLC represents a confidential, private-equity-backed organization seeking a hands-on Controller for multiple Pompano Beach operations. This role leads the accounting function, partners with operations and senior finance, and strengthens reporting, controls, working capital, and systems readiness.

The position offers a base salary of $165,000-$180,000 with an annual bonus up to 20%, plus one remote workday per week after acclimation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Five years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Experience leading accounting teams across multiple locations or business units.
• Experience in project-based services, construction, installation, specialty contracting, or field-service environments.
• Deep understanding of WIP, job costing, project accounting, and percent-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Strong ERP and advanced Excel capabilities.
• Experience supporting system implementations, migrations, integrations, or process transformation.
• Hands-on leadership style with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner with operational leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead an established accounting function and partner with operations and senior finance leadership.
• Develop the team, improve processes, and strengthen reporting, controls, working capital, and systems readiness.
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, project accounting, and general accounting across locations.
• Drive a four-business-day close cadence and continuous process improvements.
• Support system implementations, migrations, integrations, or ERP transition.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

ERP proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

ComputerEase

SAP

Job description

Confidential Search | $165,000-$180,000 Base + Up to 20% Bonus

Steadfast Executive Search is representing a confidential, private-equity-backed organization in project-based services, specialty contracting, and recurring field operations seeking a hands-on Controller for multiple Pompano Beach operations.

This highly visible role will lead an established accounting function, partner closely with operations and senior finance leadership, develop the team, improve processes, and strengthen reporting, controls, working capital, and systems readiness.

The organization operates in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and is seeking a leader who takes ownership, solves problems independently, and remains actively involved during month-end and reporting cycles.

Highlights

• Base compensation of $165,000-$180,000
• Annual performance bonus of up to 20%
• One remote workday per week available after a successful acclimation period
• Supported by a prominent private equity sponsor with a long-term growth strategy centered on acquisitions, operational improvement, and leadership advancement
• Direct access to supportive, accessible regional finance leadership with a strong track record of developing accounting professionals
• Leadership of a multi-functional accounting team across accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, project accounting, and general accounting
• Project-based environment requiring strong WIP, job-cost, and revenue-recognition experience
• Multi-system environment with a planned enterprise-wide ERP transitionFour-business-day close supported by established internal processes
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, company holidays, and employer-paid disability coverage

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred
• CPA or MBA preferred but not required
• Minimum of five years of progressive accounting leadership experience
• Current or recent experience at the Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Accounting, or comparable level
• Experience leading accounting teams across multiple locations or business units
• Strong experience in project-based services, construction, installation, specialty contracting, or field-service environments
• Deep understanding of WIP, job costing, project accounting, and percent-of-completion revenue recognition
• Strong ERP and advanced Excel capabilities
• Experience supporting system implementations, migrations, integrations, or process transformation is highly valued
• ComputerEase experience is a strong plus
• SAP experience is preferred but not required
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to remain close to the details
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with operational leaders

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background, credit, employment, and reference checks.

Steadfast Executive Search LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans.