Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Controller

Salary: $170,000 – $200,000+

Location:

Orlando, FL (Onsite)

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Join an established, publicly traded manufacturing organization in a highly visible leadership role
• Executive-level exposure with direct interaction and partnership with senior Finance and executive leadership
• Own the accounting function, including financial reporting, SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness
• Opportunity to make a significant impact by improving processes, strengthening controls, and driving operational excellence
• Stable organization with a strong operating history and long-term career growth potential
• Lead and develop an accounting team while influencing the financial infrastructure of the business
• Play a key role in organizational transformation and complex accounting initiatives
• High-profile role that combines technical accounting expertise with strategic business partnership

Key Responsibilities for the Controller:

• Lead all accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Own SOX compliance, including documentation, testing support, remediation, and ongoing control effectiveness
• Maintain and strengthen the organization's internal control environment
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely delivery of audit support
• Review financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and public company reporting requirements
• Partner with executive leadership on reporting, planning, performance analysis, and strategic initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, processes, controls, and efficiencies
• Mentor, develop, and lead accounting professionals while creating a culture of accountability

Qualifications for the Controller:

• 10+ years of progressive Accounting & Finance experience
• Significant manufacturing accounting experience required
• Prior publicly traded company experience required
• Strong hands-on SOX compliance and internal controls experience required
• CPA, CMA, or MBA required
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and corporate financial reporting
• Experience leading complex close processes in a public-company environment
• Strong audit management experience with external auditors
• Proven accounting leadership and team development background
• Demonstrated career progression and stability
• Ability to work onsite in Orlando, FL (relocation assistance may be considered)
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship