Controller Jobs in Clearwater, FL

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Governance

• Monitor accounting policies and procedures; recommend improvements aligned to business needs and evolving regulations
• Consult with Senior Management; participate in establishing and implementing major departmental goals and objectives
• Establish accounting plans, goals, and policies consistent with company-wide priorities
• Support and reinforce organizational mission, values, and culture; serve as a trusted resource on accounting matters
• Mentor and develop leaders and team members to build capability and continuity

Financial Reporting, Compliance, and Audit

• Oversee preparation of daily, monthly, annual, and periodic financial statements and required tax reporting
• Ensure external submissions/filings are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule
• Ensure accounting records and reporting remain compliant with GAAP and applicable government regulations
• Serve as a liaison with external auditors and applicable regulatory authorities
• Ensure internal and external recording/reporting of financial transactions is accurate and well-controlled
• Ensure accounting activities follow established legal, regulatory, and company procedures

Cost Accounting and Analytics

• Lead and support government cost accounting requirements and reporting expectations
• Conduct cost analysis, ratio and trend analysis, and other comparative examinations
• Review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary reports (including annual forecasts)
• Complete operational reports and analyses as requested by senior leadership

People Leadership

• Assign, direct, and evaluate work to ensure efficient, compliant finance operations
• Foster a performance-driven culture focused on accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Provide leadership oversight for accounting operations supporting locations in both the US and Canada, ensuring alignment to enterprise controls, reporting cadence, and compliance expectations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience Or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Demonstrated expertise in government cost accounting in a regulated environment
• Thorough knowledge of accounting practices, procedures, and financial reporting
• Understanding of governmental regulations and reporting requirements
• Advanced proficiency with an ERP (Deltek/CostPoint), Power BI, and Microsoft Excel
• Proven ability to interpret complex financial/budgetary reports and drive actionable insights
• Experience overseeing or partnering with Canada-based accounting operations preferred

The salary range for this position is $130,000/year - $200,000/year. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.