Corporate Controller

Norstrem Associates recruits key financial and accounting professionals for companies throughout Tampa Bay. We are one of the most established and longstanding boutique recruiting firms in Central Florida and have been working with upwardly mobile professionals since 1998.

Position Overview:

Our client, an established and industry leading wholesale distributor has asked for our support in recruiting a Controller for their Tampa office. The corporate Controller is responsible for overseeing our client’s financial operations and plays a crucial role in improving and safeguarding the company’s financial & accounting practices. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller manages and develops an accounting staff of eight.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee all aspects of accounting processes to ensure accurate accounting records and timely consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage the general ledger, overseeing maintenance and reconciliation of the chart of accounts and the timeliness & accuracy of accounting postings and journal entries.
• Oversee the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, ensuring timely processing of receipts and vendor payments.
• Assist in the cash management of bank accounts.
• Review monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Develop and monitor internal financial controls and procedures.
• Manage the accounting staff, including hiring, training, development, and retention.
• Provide leadership, oversight, and support for the accounting team, creating an environment of trust and productivity.
• Lead the monthly and year-end closing process including evaluation and improvement of the close process. Automate processes wherever possible.
• Maximize usage of current ERP system to realize efficiencies and eliminate duplication of work.
• Lead the migration of the accounting function from home office in the Northeast down to Tampa office.
• Review and reconcile foreign intercompany monthly sales, receivables, and inventory.
• Ensure all transactions are properly documented and discrepancies are addressed.
• Stay informed of all industry trends and changes in accounting regulations and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other relevant standards.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and variances.
• Coordinate the annual audit with external auditors and provide information needed to complete the audit.
• Supervise the payroll process to ensure accurate and timely payments to employees.
• Ad hoc projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience in a distribution or manufacturing industry environment.
• 7–10 years of experience in the accounting field with increasing levels of responsibility.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience successfully managing an accounting team.
• Experience with ERP software (Epicor P-21 preferred; Net Suite, MS Dynamics or related ERP strongly desired), Microsoft Office, and ADP Workforce Now.
• Experience preparing consolidated financial statements preferred.
• Experience with Mexican and Canadian financial consolidations preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work well with senior executives and proficient in team-building and mentoring team members.

EOE Disability/Veteran

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Please note that due to the high number of unrelated resumes we receive, only local candidates meeting the above-mentioned specific requirements will be contacted for interview for this role.