Financial Controller

Leeds Professional Resources; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Professional Resources seeks a seasoned Financial Controller to oversee accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and uphold internal controls within a dynamic environment.

You will partner with senior leaders, auditors, and tax advisors to maintain robust financial governance, drive budgeting processes, and support strategic decision-making across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA/ACA/CMA/CIMA or equivalent) preferred.
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance activities.
• Support management decision-making with accurate financial information.
• Maintain strong financial policies and governance across the organization.
• Collaborate with auditors, tax advisors, banks, and operational teams to ensure compliance.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/ACCA/ACA/CMA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance activities. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial information, supports management decision-making, and maintains effective financial policies and controls. The Financial Controller works closely with senior management, auditors, tax advisors, banks, and operational teams to ensure strong financial governance and efficient financial operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, ACA, CMA, CIMA, or equivalent is preferred.
• Typically 5–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced spreadsheet applications.
• Previous experience managing audits, tax compliance, and statutory reporting is preferred.