<p>We are seeking an experienced and strategic Controller for a client of ours in Daytona Beach. This is a 6+ month contract role (with the potential to extend).</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for someone with strong mergers and acquisitions expertise to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and integration activities across a growing organization. This role will play a critical leadership function in supporting acquisition strategy, due diligence, post-acquisition integration, and financial process optimization while ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with operational leadership and hands-on experience navigating complex M&amp;A transactions in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><u>Key Responsibilities</u></p><p>Financial Leadership &amp; Accounting Operations</p><ul><li>Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and month-end close processes.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.</li><li>Manage external audit relationships and coordinate tax compliance activities.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Mergers &amp; Acquisitions</p><ul><li>Partner with executive leadership on acquisition strategy, financial due diligence, and transaction execution.</li><li>Lead accounting and finance workstreams during acquisitions, including:</li><li>Quality of earnings analysis</li><li>Purchase accounting</li><li>Opening balance sheet preparation</li><li>Integration planning</li><li>Financial systems alignment</li><li>Support valuation reviews and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards related to business combinations.</li><li>Develop and execute post-acquisition integration plans to standardize reporting, processes, and controls across acquired entities.</li><li>Identify operational synergies and process improvement opportunities following acquisitions.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>

<p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.</li><li>8+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.</li><li>Demonstrated experience leading or supporting mergers and acquisitions activities.</li><li>Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.</li><li>Experience with purchase accounting and post-merger integration processes preferred.</li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, high-growth environment.</li><li>Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.</li><li>Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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