Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller

Job Title: Corporate Controller

Location: Aventura, Florida (In-Office, Monday-Friday)

Job Type: Full-Time Work Location: 100% In-Office

Key Skills: Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, Treasury, Cash Management, Multi-Country Accounting, Manufacturing Finance, ERP Systems, GAAP, Tax Compliance, Internal Controls, CPA, English & Spanish ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE OR HYBRID POSITION.

About the Company: Our client is a leading collegiate and high school commencement services company with a 100+ year history. The company provides products and services including class jewelry, yearbooks, regalia, school uniforms, and photography across North America.

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to serve as the senior financial leader responsible for accounting and treasury operations across a multi-plant, multi-ERP manufacturing environment. This role will oversee U.S. and Mexico-based accounting teams, lead the monthly close, manage treasury and cash operations, and provide financial insight to Executive Leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across multiple business units and ERP systems.
• Oversee financial consolidation and management reporting.
• Maintain strong general ledger oversight, account reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Direct cash management, forecasting, banking relationships, and treasury reporting.
• Oversee cash disbursements, payment cycles, and major wires/ACH transactions.
• Manage working capital across AP, AR, inventory, and production operations.
• Support capital planning for equipment, facilities, and seasonal cash requirements.
• Oversee U.S. and Mexico statutory, regulatory, and financial audits.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, Mexican accounting standards, and applicable tax regulations.
• Direct sales tax, payroll tax, and corporate tax compliance.
• Partner with external tax advisors on filings and tax planning.
• Oversee AP and AR operations and identify process improvements.
• Lead accounting integration across multiple ERP systems.
• Partner with IT and Operations to improve reporting, data governance, and automation.
• Oversee financial reporting and support investor relations.
• Lead Accounting and Treasury teams, including plant-level accounting operations in Mérida, Mexico.
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, FP&A, Tax, and Executive Leadership.
• Review and improve finance and payroll procedures, controls, and workflows.
• Provide guidance on inventory requirements and timing of incoming inventory receipts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active CPA license required.
• MBA is strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of finance experience in multi-country manufacturing and e-commerce environments.
• 5+ years of senior-level finance leadership experience.
• Experience managing U.S. and international accounting operations.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Proven experience leading finance for an organization with $200M+ in annual revenue.
• Experience working with external auditors and reporting to a Board of Directors.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, treasury, tax, and internal controls.
• Experience working across multiple ERP systems.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Professional development opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities