<p>Robert Half is partnering with a rapidly growing business services group in the Lakeland area that is launching a new, independently operated CPA firm. This exciting venture offers the rare opportunity to build a practice from the ground up — backed by an established client base, internal sales support, and strong leadership committed to long-term growth and innovation.</p><p>Our client is seeking an entrepreneurial Tax & Accounting Manager who can lead accounting and tax operations while helping to shape the firm’s strategic direction. This is an ideal role for a hands-on, forward-thinking CPA or EA ready to transition from a traditional firm environment into something more dynamic, growth-oriented, and rewarding.</p><ul><li>Lead day-to-day accounting and tax engagements for a portfolio of small business clients, primarily S-Corps and partnerships.</li><li>Manage client relationships with a consultative, year-round approach focused on accuracy, compliance, and strategic tax outcomes.</li><li>Oversee integration of new clients through both internal referral channels and external business development efforts.</li><li>Develop and implement efficient firm processes, technology platforms, and service models to support scalability.</li><li>Collaborate with company leadership to define service offerings, pricing models, and growth strategies.</li><li>Manage client onboarding, billing, and satisfaction to ensure strong retention and recurring revenue growth.</li><li>Provide leadership as the firm expands—recruiting, training, and mentoring future staff members.</li></ul><p>This is a ground-floor opportunity to help shape the culture, systems, and success of a newly established firm, with the security of existing clients and strong internal referral pipelines. The position offers substantial autonomy, creative influence, and the potential for profit sharing or future equity participation as the firm grows.</p><p>If you are ready to take ownership of a fast-growing practice and build something meaningful, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and call Brian Upshaw at 813-259-7602, referencing Job Number 01070-0013329772.</p>
<p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>The Controller will manage financial and accounting functions, ensures that accounting procedures conform to GAAP, and that internal policies and controls are followed. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Prepares and\or oversees the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and periodic accounting and financial information including variance reports, budgets, financial statements, and forecasts</li><li>Ensures integrity of financial records by maintaining a strong internal control environment in compliance with GAAP </li><li>Prepares analyses for and acts as liaison with internal and external auditors</li><li>Manages month-end close process</li><li>Manages implementation of corporate accounting-related initiatives</li><li>Assists with the preparation of the annual operating budget</li><li>Evaluates and recommends changes to accounting and accounting-related policies, procedures, practices, and methods</li><li>Trains and supports staff in a variety of areas</li><li>Prepares ad hoc reports and works on special projects as requested</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Accounting Manager to oversee essential financial operations within our organization in Bradenton, Florida. This role requires an individual who can ensure timely month-end closings, and prepare accurate financial statements. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience and a proactive approach to maintaining financial integrity and supporting organizational goals.</p><p>This position requires strong ownership of daily accounting accuracy, internal discipline, and the ability to correct staff work.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate general ledger activity across multiple companies</li><li>Post journal entries and supporting schedules</li><li>Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Support timely month-end close and financial reporting</li><li>Identify and escalate discrepancies or unusual transactions</li><li>Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes</li><li>Review entered bills, payments, and deposits for accuracy</li><li>Maintain vendor and customer records</li><li>Ensure proper coding and documentation</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our dynamic corporate team and contribute to our continued growth and success.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Prepare, analyze, and review financial statements and reports in accordance with accounting standards.</li><li>Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.</li><li>Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.</li><li>Maintain compliance with company policies, GAAP, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and controls.</li><li>Monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making</li></ul><p>Enjoy fantastic work/life balance and a hybrid work schedule</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Corporate Benefits Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in St. Petersburg, FL. This role involves working closely with internal teams to manage employee benefits and provide administrative support. You will play a key part in ensuring the seamless operation of benefit processes and systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate and administer employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.</p><p>• Utilize HRIS systems and ticketing platforms to manage and resolve employee benefit inquiries efficiently.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records of benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations within Oracle and other relevant systems.</p><p>• Generate reports and analyze data using Microsoft Excel to support decision-making and improve processes.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal departments to address benefit-related issues and provide prompt resolutions.</p><p>• Support the onboarding process by explaining benefit options and assisting with enrollment.</p><p>• Conduct periodic audits of benefit programs to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Assist with the implementation of new benefit initiatives and program enhancements.</p><p>• Respond to employee prompts and inquiries regarding their benefits with professionalism and clarity.</p>
<p>We are seeking experienced Control Testing professionals to join our Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) Markets Operations organization. This role focuses on <strong>SOX and operational control testing</strong>, evaluating the design and effectiveness of controls executed by Operations teams across multiple lines of business within Markets and Payments. <strong>This role is 5 days on site.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of <strong>control testing expertise, operational banking knowledge, and sales & trading product understanding</strong>. This is <strong>not a technical testing role</strong>; rather, it is focused on assessing whether operational controls are designed appropriately, executed effectively, and mitigating risk as intended.</p><p><br></p><p>Senior-level hires may also be responsible for <strong>team oversight, stakeholder management, and governance escalation</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Execute and/or oversee <strong>SOX and operational control testing</strong> across Markets and Payments Operations within the CIB</li><li>Assess the <strong>design and operating effectiveness of controls</strong> run by Operations teams across multiple business lines</li><li>Perform testing on controls related to:</li><li>Daily reconciliations and break management</li><li>Fund transfers and payment controls</li><li>NFA and regulatory checks</li><li>Call box controls, queues, dashboards, and monitoring processes</li><li>Design, document, and maintain <strong>testing scripts and procedures</strong> in accordance with the firm’s control framework</li><li>Review written procedures to assess <strong>risk coverage, control intent, and adequacy of mitigation</strong></li><li>Validate that controls are performed within established <strong>SLAs</strong>, including timely escalation of aged breaks and issues</li><li>Partner closely with Operations, Sales & Trading, Risk, and Governance teams to discuss findings and remediation</li><li>Lead walkthroughs, testing discussions, and stakeholder calls with <strong>clear executive presence and communication</strong></li><li>Escalate control deficiencies and themes to governance committees as required</li><li>(Senior/VP level) Manage or mentor junior testers and support team growth initiatives</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an analytical Senior Accountant to support our finance team in driving data-driven strategic decision-making. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Planning & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Support the development of annual budgets</li><li>Analyze monthly and quarterly variances versus budget, forecast, and prior periods; clearly communicate insights and recommendations.</li><li>Partner with business units to understand performance drivers and support planning initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>Accounting Support</strong></p><p>· Maintain a working understanding of GAAP </p><p>· Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and analytical review</p><p>· Assist with internal controls, accounting policies, and process documentation</p><p>· Provide analytical and preparation support for bank reporting requirements, cash flow management, working capital, and balance sheet reviews</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are partnering with a leading global financial institution to hire multiple <strong>Control Testers</strong> supporting the Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) – Payments & Market Operations division in Tampa.</p><p>This team is responsible for assessing and validating the effectiveness of operational controls across front and back office functions. These roles are critical to ensuring regulatory compliance, SOX adherence, and strong risk mitigation across high-volume market operations environments.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a high-visibility opportunity offering exposure to senior stakeholders, complex financial products, and strong potential for long-term growth.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Execute SOX control testing across CIB Market Operations functions</li><li>Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls on a preset frequency</li><li>Assess reconciliation controls, fund transfers, payment processing controls, and operational SLAs</li><li>Review procedures and identify risk gaps or mitigation weaknesses</li><li>Design and document detailed test scripts and control narratives</li><li>Analyze large data sets (including 1M+ line data files) to identify attributes and anomalies</li><li>Lead stakeholder calls and drive follow-ups to meet testing deadlines</li><li>Partner with front office, back office, and operations teams to validate lifecycle controls</li><li>Track testing through dashboards, queues, monitoring frameworks, and reporting tools</li><li>Manage mini-projects to meet regulatory and internal deadlines</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Are you a NetSuite Administrator looking for a direct hire position in a smaller company where you will be the Subject Matter Expert within a small manufacturing office of around 50 employees in the East Tampa, FL area? If so, apply now. </p><p><br></p><p>FTE Opening for a stand along NetSuite Administrator role for a small manufacturing company in the East Hillsborough County Area with a ~50. </p><p><br></p><p>INTERVIEWS BEGINNING WITH OUR CLIENT FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY. S</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced NetSuite IT Administrator/Implementation Specialist to take ownership of our ERP system and lead its integration into our business operations. Based in Gibsonton, Florida, this role requires a highly skilled individual with strong attention to detail who can manage the implementation, administration, and optimization of NetSuite while collaborating across multiple departments. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise and a proactive approach to streamlining processes and driving efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the comprehensive implementation of NetSuite, including migration from QuickBooks, ensuring alignment with business goals.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to define project scope, deliverables, and timelines.</p><p>• Configure NetSuite modules such as financials, inventory management, manufacturing workflows, project costing, and reporting dashboards.</p><p>• Manage and validate data migration strategies, ensuring accuracy and reconciliation from legacy systems.</p><p>• Serve as the primary administrator, maintaining system roles, permissions, workflows, and customizations.</p><p>• Develop and maintain reports, KPIs, and dashboards to support business analytics and decision-making.</p><p>• Oversee system upgrades, testing, and change management processes to ensure smooth transitions.</p><p>• Identify and implement automation opportunities to enhance operational efficiency across departments.</p><p>• Train end-users, create documentation, and establish best practices for system usage.</p><p>• Ensure data integrity, compliance with governance standards, and audit readiness through robust system controls.</p>
