Senior Controller: GAAP, Forecasting & Team Leadership

Engineered Cooling Services; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major health and dental insurance

Life insurance

Long term disability

401K with company match

Paid sick, vacation and holidays

Professional training and industry认证

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

Engineered Cooling Services (ECS) seeks a highly skilled Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting. The Controller will ensure GAAP-compliant records, strong internal controls, and accurate monthly closes, reporting to the CFO while overseeing GL, A/P, A/R, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and tax coordination.

The role requires 10+ years of accounting, 3+ years in leadership, and expertise with US GAAP and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of internal controls.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Microsoft GP, Wennsoft, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• High integrity and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Prepare timely and accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Analyze monthly financial results.
• Ensure accurate consolidation of all ECS entities.
• Manage the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Supervise fixed asset accounting and depreciation.
• Ensure proper accounting for leases, insurance recoveries, and capital expenditures.
• Coordinate with external CPA firms for tax filings and audits.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Close process

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft GP

Wennsoft

Power BI

Job description

Engineered Cooling Services (ECS) seeks a highly skilled Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting. The Controller will ensure GAAP-compliant records, strong internal controls, and accurate monthly closes, reporting to the CFO while overseeing GL, A/P, A/R, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and tax coordination.

The role requires 10+ years of accounting, 3+ years in leadership, and expertise with US GAAP and ERP systems.