Controller

Job Description

Controller

Location : St. Petersburg, FLOur client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to oversee all accounting operations at their St. Petersburg facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment and wants to make a tangible impact on financial performance and strategic decision-making. Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, this role plays a vital part in ensuring that financial targets are met or exceeded while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain robust local internal controls for all accounting transactions, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and auditor standards.
• Manage the preparation of accurate weekly and monthly financial reports, aligned with GAAP or IFRS.
• Oversee the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts; conduct monthly variance analyses and report significant findings to leadership.
• Provide financial insights to support capital investments, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure timely and precise customer invoicing and collections within approved credit terms.
• Actively participate in weekly spend and production / forecasting meetings to drive financial alignment.
• Ensure all Work-In-Progress (WIP) and unbilled transactions are properly documented and compliant with Revenue Recognition policies.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of all required government filings.
• Review biweekly payroll input, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Recommend and implement process improvements in accounting and costing procedures.
• Verify the accuracy of all financial data, resolve discrepancies, and maintain the general ledger through account verification, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Manage vendor relationships with a focus on cost control and payment terms.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial, customer, and supplier information.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Promote and maintain safe work practices and a clean, organized workspace.
• Collaborate closely with the Corporate Controller and Operations teams to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with external auditors, providing required information for annual audits.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

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