Comptroller/Finance/Accounting

Overview of the Role

Required to manage all aspects of the financial accounting & reporting ERP systems including

corporate accounting, month-end financial reporting, as well as development of internal control

accounting policies and procedures. The role will also manage a variety of basic general ledger

duties regarding the accounting internal control environment. Moreover, the individual must be a

coach and mentor, comfortable multi-tasking and working at a granular level to build and create

process improvements. Role will have three direct reports.

This role will report to and work closely with the CFO to ensure accounting controls are

adequate and maintain strong liquidity of the company. The ideal candidate should have a US

Government Defense contracting experience or background and be based in the Tampa Florida

area.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting functions including the supervision of the month-end close processes,

maintaining the chart of accounts, preparing account reconciliations on a timely basis,

ensuring accounting of project financial reporting, fixed asset tracking and maintaining

orderly accounting file systems and records control & conjunction with the Manager of

FP&A.

• Oversee the activities of the accounting team managing Acc/Pay, Acc/Rec, and General

Accounting financial reporting. Must ensure accurate and timely dissemination of financial

management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial

statements and annual audits.

• Maintain formal workflow documentation and escalation procedures to ensure financial

operational controls are in place while maintaining streamlined processes and proper

segregation of duties.

• Works closely with an FP&A function & the formulation of financial accounting strategies for

the organization; monitoring ongoing performance against the objectives by identifying

incipient problems and initiating appropriate financial corrective action to keep the company

on budget strategy.

• Manage compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax

filings.

• Keep up to date with accounting developments; researching and providing recommendations

related to complex accounting issues.

• Ensure the selection, development, motivation, and retention of current direct reports and

maintain qualified financial accounting staff to effectively carry out managing the company’s

accounting systems and records.

• Manage the year-end external audit process and tax reporting functions; working with external

auditors and maintaining all supporting information requested in response to questions on a

timely basis.

Critical Competencies for Success

• Developing a core competency in the development and management of an unambiguous,

seamless operating and financial reporting structure is critical.

• Have ability to leverage operating knowledge and finance skills to effectively generate fresh

thinking, innovative approaches and superior performance from the business is critical.

• Business Building and Strategic Planning Capability: A proven track record of using financial

analysis to generate growth and reduce costs is vital. The individual must have a history of

challenging business assumptions, removing costs, driving innovation, and raising

performance standards.

• Should exhibit excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, can make a tangible

difference in the organization's performance and reputation. This includes the ability to

mentor, collaborate, coach and lead as the situation requires. An acknowledged reputation for

intelligent, strong, and decisive leadership within an organization as a result of high integrity,

intellectual clarity and a passion for excellence are essential.

• A resourceful, action-oriented individual who possesses a strong sense of urgency and

who knows how to overcome obstacles to get things done in a timely fashion.

• Persuasive and self-confident, with the personality skills to interact effectively with

their colleagues, team members and senior management.

• A high-impact, low-ego leader who thrives in a team setting, motivated by the advancement

of the organization, as well as representing a strong role model and mentor to their teammates.

• A practical and direct individual whose ability to communicate complex ideas clearly,

simply, and convincingly can help to determine what impact the financial implications of

operational and strategic decisions and events have upon the company.

• Possesses high emotional intelligence - solves problems, coaches others, and takes

decisive action to rectify issues.

Professional Qualifications

• Minimum eight (8) years of progressive financial & cost accounting experience preferably

through public and private accounting.

• Experience in a Controllership role within a high accounting transactional environment
• BA/BS in Accounting from an accredited school
• CPA or CMA desired
• ERP and Advanced Excel experience a plus
• Experience with preparing consolidating financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end / year end close process
• Significant hands-on experience with current ERP systems