Hybrid Assistant Controller: Lead Close, Analytics

Taylor White; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor White is seeking an Assistant Controller in the Greater Tampa Bay area for a hands-on, high-visibility leadership role. This hybrid role focuses on month-end close oversight, financial analysis, and system modernization during a period of growth and acquisitions.

You will lead a small accounting team, partner with executives, and help integrate newly acquired entities into consolidated reporting, with a focus on accuracy, speed, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA a plus.
• CPA or public accounting background preferred, not required.
• Proven ownership of month-end close and financial statements.
• Prior manufacturing or distribution background required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-change environment.
• Patient, adaptable, and steady under pressure.
• Clear communicator with staff and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process and deliver accurate, timely financial statements.
• Interpret results and surface anomalies, unusual items, and unexplained variances.
• Drive irregularities to root cause and recommend corrective action.
• Serve as a hands-on escalation point for accounting questions across the department.
• Troubleshoot payables, receivables, and general ledger issues when team members hit roadblocks.
• Own accounting and administration for corporate card and travel and entertainment spend.
• Provide direct user support on expense processes, policies, and system access.
• Supervise, coach, and develop two accounting professionals.
• Partner with leadership on enterprise system implementation and related process redesign.
• Guide the team through system transitions, testing, and new reporting requirements.
• Build recurring analytics and dashboards for executive leadership.
• Support integration of newly acquired entities into consolidated close and reporting routines.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial statements

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

MBA (preferred)

CPA (preferred)

Job description

Taylor White is seeking an Assistant Controller in the Greater Tampa Bay area for a hands-on, high-visibility leadership role. This hybrid role focuses on month-end close oversight, financial analysis, and system modernization during a period of growth and acquisitions.

You will lead a small accounting team, partner with executives, and help integrate newly acquired entities into consolidated reporting, with a focus on accuracy, speed, and process improvement.