Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager

Position: Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager (Controller Track)

Location: Tampa, FL (Hybrid - must reside locally)

Compensation: Up to $130K

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Confidential Search

About the Opportunity:

We are conducting a confidential search for a high-growth, entrepreneurial organization seeking a hands-on accounting professional with strong financial analysis capabilities .

This role is designed for a top-tier Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or emerging Assistant Controller ready to step into a broader, more strategic position with full ownership of the accounting function and a clear path to Controller .

You'll work closely with executive leadership in a lean, fast-moving environment where your impact will be immediate and highly visible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the full-cycle accounting function , including month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Prepare monthly financial statements and internal reporting packages
• Perform financial analysis , including variance and trend analysis to support decision-making
• Manage cash flow, expenses, and corporate card activity
• Support consolidations tied to growth initiatives and acquisitions
• Assist with board-level reporting materials (no presentation required)
• Oversee A/R processes and general ledger activity
• Support system upgrades and process improvements
• Strengthen internal controls, reporting structure, and overall accounting processes

What We're Looking For:

• 5-10+ years of experience across accounting and financial analysis
• Proven ability to operate as a self-sufficient, full-cycle accounting owner
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and business drivers behind the numbers
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Background in small to mid-sized, fast-paced environments
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar systems (system transitions a plus)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Clear trajectory toward or readiness for Controller-level responsibility

Why This Role:

• Defined path to Controller
• High visibility and direct access to leadership
• Blend of accounting + financial analysis responsibilities
• Opportunity to own and build the function in a growing organization
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with strong growth trajectory

This is an opportunity for someone who wants more than a typical accounting role- a chance to step in, take ownership, and position themselves as the future finance leader of a growing company . If you're looking for your next move that combines hands-on execution with upward mobility, this role is built for that trajectory.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.