Financial Controller

Power Pole; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial services firm in Tampa seeks a Financial Controller to manage accounting operations including billing, accounts receivable, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in finance and accounting, along with an advanced degree and CPA or CMA certification. This role emphasizes effective financial reporting, budget preparation, and maintaining strong internal controls while offering a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience.
• Proven working experience as a Financial Controller.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including billing, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Financial reporting

Cost accounting

Budget preparation

Education

Advanced degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Accounting software proficiency

Job description

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

• The role of the Financial Controller will be to oversee all accounting operations, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Prepare and issue timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Coordinate and ensure accurate regulatory, compliance, and statutory reporting.
• Research and interpret technical accounting guidance to ensure full compliance with applicable standards.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close process to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain strong quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting activities.
• Oversee local, state, and federal reporting requirements, including tax filings.
• Develop, document, and enhance business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls.
• Perform additional controller-related duties as needed to support the organization.

Requirements

• Proven working experience as a Financial Controller
• 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
• Advanced degree in Accounting
• CPA or CMA preferred
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Ability to work a Hybrid work schedule reporting into our Tampa location.