<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the financials and provide strategic guidance for an organization in St. Petersburg, Florida. This role oversees core accounting functions, supports executive decision-making with clear financial insight, and helps maintain strong operational and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, leadership ability, and a proactive approach to strengthening financial performance and long-term stability.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the organization’s financial activities, ensuring accurate oversight of accounting operations and day-to-day fiscal management.</p><p>• Guide and support finance team members while managing relationships with external accountants, auditors, tax specialists, investment professionals, and other financial partners.</p><p>• Advise executive leadership on financial strategy, risk awareness, and planning decisions that support organizational goals.</p><p>• Oversee key processes such as payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, allocations, and month-end or periodic close activities.</p><p>• Develop, maintain, and enforce internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to promote accuracy, accountability, and compliance.</p><p>• Produce timely financial reports, statements, and analytical summaries for leadership, committees, and governing stakeholders.</p><p>• Direct budgeting, forecasting, and broader financial planning efforts to support sound resource allocation and sustainability.</p><p>• Participate in meetings, trainings, presentations, and special assignments while keeping leadership informed of progress, challenges, and emerging issues.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a permanent position. If you are interested, please reach out to Zoe Slater.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and provide strong financial oversight for a growing organization in Sarasota, Florida. This position will guide financial reporting, cash management, compliance, and internal controls while partnering with leadership on business performance and strategic decisions. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee payroll processing, reconciliations, and related reporting.</li><li>Manage month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and financial statements.</li><li>Prepare monthly financial reporting, cash flow updates, and performance analysis for leadership.</li><li>Establish and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and documented procedures.</li><li>Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, AP/AR oversight, and working capital.</li><li>Lead accounting systems improvements, automation initiatives, and process optimization.</li><li>Supervise and develop accounting staff </li><li>Serve as a strategic financial partner to the CEO. </li></ul><p>This is a permanent position. If you are interested, please reach out to Zoe Slater.</p>