Senior Controller & Client Advisory Lead

Solved by Tanna; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Solved is seeking an experienced Controller for Client Accounting & Advisory in Tampa, FL. You will own the accounting for a portfolio of 5–7 clients, lead a finance team, and partner with business owners to deliver accurate financials and actionable insights.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple client relationships while staying hands-on when needed. This is a full-time, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, CAS Manager, or similar accounting leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation and review.
• Strong understanding of the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, AP, AR, payroll, and other core accounting functions.
• Experience managing or reviewing the work of accounting team members.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working across accounting and financial technology platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and client relationships.
• Willingness to remain hands-on with the accounting when needed.

Responsibilities

• Own the accounting for a portfolio of 5–7 clients and supervise the team.
• Lead month-end close and ensure timely, accurate financial statements.
• Review reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, AP, AR, payroll, and other accounting activity.
• Maintain balance sheets and resolve discrepancies or accounting issues.
• Ensure accounting practices and financial reporting are consistent with GAAP.
• Develop and maintain accounting processes, procedures, documentation, and internal controls.
• Coordinate with tax professionals, auditors, payroll providers, and other external partners.
• Stay close to the work and be willing to step in when the team needs additional support.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reporting packages; analyze performance and trends.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Develop and monitor financial and operational KPIs.
• Help clients understand what is driving their financial performance.
• Translate financial information into clear, actionable insights for business owners and leadership teams.
• Serve as a primary accounting and financial point of contact for assigned clients.
• Develop a strong understanding of each client’s business, operations, goals, and financial drivers.
• Build trusted relationships with business owners and client leadership teams.
• Communicate financial results clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Work cross-functionally with client teams to solve accounting and operational challenges.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, controls, and financial visibility.
• Manage multiple client relationships, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Manage, coach, and develop accounting team members.
• Review work for accuracy, completeness, and quality.
• Delegate effectively while maintaining ownership of client deliverables.
• Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable for deadlines and quality.
• Help improve team processes and identify opportunities to work more efficiently.

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Excel skills

Communication

Client management

Team development

Hands-on accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or CPA-track

Tools

General ledger software

Job description

Solved is seeking an experienced Controller for Client Accounting & Advisory in Tampa, FL. You will own the accounting for a portfolio of 5–7 clients, lead a finance team, and partner with business owners to deliver accurate financials and actionable insights.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple client relationships while staying hands-on when needed. This is a full-time, on-site role.