Controller

Controller | Bradenton, FL | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Full Benefits Step into the Controller seat at a fast-growing, PE-backed company and join an organization that is in the middle of an exciting growth chapter. This client company has been built on a family-friendly, people-first culture that it has deliberately maintained even as private equity involvement has added structure, discipline, and growth — and the field team that drives the business is treated as exactly that: the heart of the company. As Controller, you will own the accounting function end-to-end, lead a team of billing, AP, and accounting staff, and serve as the primary financial partner to the CEO, Board, and PE investors. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is equally comfortable getting into the details and building the scalable systems that allow the company to operate at the next level. This is a role with real scope and real upside! Key Responsibilities Own the month-end and year-end close processes, including review of account recs, JEs, and financial statements Prepare and present financial reporting packages to leadership, BOD, and PE investors Analyze financial results, identify trends and risks, and provide actionable insights Support annual budgeting process, forecasting, financial modeling, and scenario analysis Partner with operations and other functional leaders to improve financial performance, working capital management, and cross-functional accountability Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies Partner with external auditors and other advisors to support annual audit, tax compliance, and more Foster a collaborative, internal customer service-oriented culture within the accounting function Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a mix of public accounting and industry experience; CPA strongly preferred 7–10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years in leadership role Strong technical accounting knowledge including GAAP, month end close, internal controls and financial reporting Project accounting, job costing, or field service operations experience a big plus Hands-on experience with a modern cloud-based ERP system Highly detail-oriented Internal customer-service minded, collaborative, experience working cross-functionally Why you'll love working at this company Exciting growth of organization with new executive leadership, strong technology infrastructure, private equity-backed A people-first culture True ownership of your function and the growth of the department Flexible scheduling around commute and some work-from-home possibility Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus and a quality benefits package, in a nice office environment #J-18808-Ljbffr Taylor White