Controller

Controller | Up to $120,000 + Bonus Potential | Succession Plan within a Growing Company! Central Florida | Onsite | Local Candidates Only! We are seeking a driven, hands-on finance leader to step into a high-impact Controller role with a well-established, consistently growing manufacturing company. The organization has built a long record of success by investing in its people, its customers, and the long-term health of the business. This is a rare succession opportunity, with a structured multi-month transition designed to set the next Controller up for success from day one. The company is looking for a systems-savvy professional who sees month-end close as a chance to sharpen accuracy, speed, and insight, not just a routine. There is significant room to modernize inventory accounting and reporting through automation, so the right candidate will leave a visible mark on how the business uses its financial data. The company pairs long-standing stability with a close-knit culture where leaders are accessible and contributions get noticed. Successful completion of background, drug, credit, and reference checks required! Responsibilities: Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close and deliver accurate, timely financial statements Travel monthly to a regional facility to lead close meetings and partner with plant operations Oversee payables and receivables to keep them accurate, timely, and well controlled Lead, coach, and develop a small accounting team across multiple locations Perform daily inventory and system reconciliations so records stay accurate and current Support periodic physical inventory counts and the accounting adjustments that follow Turn financial results into clear insights that help leadership move company goals forward Partner with senior leadership to build the annual budget and set financial targets Coordinate year-end audits with outside accounting firms Serve as the accounting point of contact for annual insurance renewals Act as the go-to expert on accounting systems, finding ways to streamline and automate workflows Design automated dashboards and reports that improve visibility and reporting efficiency Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. MBA a plus CPA preferred, but not required Manufacturing, including strong inventory costing, tracking, and reporting required Proven experience leading month-end close and preparing financial statements Advanced Excel skills required Experience with business intelligence or reporting tools strongly preferred A process improvement mindset and a track record of automating manual work Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a creative eye for report design Why You'll Love Working Here: A stable, consistently growing company with a long history of success Real opportunity to modernize and automate financial processes and reporting A visible role with direct access to senior leadership A close-knit, people-focused culture where your impact is recognized