About this opportunity
Taylor White lists this Controller (Dade City) opportunity in dade city, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Controller | Up to $120,000 + Bonus Potential | Succession Plan within a Growing Company!
Central Florida | Onsite | Local Candidates Only!
We are seeking a driven, hands-on finance leader to step into a high-impact Controller role with a well-established, consistently growing manufacturing company. The organization has built a long record of success by investing in its people, its customers, and the long-term health of the business. This is a rare succession opportunity, with a structured multi-month transition designed to set the next Controller up for success from day one. The company is looking for a systems-savvy professional who sees month-end close as a chance to sharpen accuracy, speed, and insight, not just a routine. There is significant room to modernize inventory accounting and reporting through automation, so the right candidate will leave a visible mark on how the business uses its financial data. The company pairs long-standing stability with a close-knit culture where leaders are accessible and contributions get noticed. Successful completion of background, drug, credit, and reference checks required!
Responsibilities:
Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close and deliver accurate, timely financial statements
Travel monthly to a regional facility to lead close meetings and partner with plant operations
Oversee payables and receivables to keep them accurate, timely, and well controlled
Lead, coach, and develop a small accounting team across multiple locations
Perform daily inventory and system reconciliations so records stay accurate and current
Support periodic physical inventory counts and the accounting adjustments that follow
Turn financial results into clear insights that help leadership move company goals forward
Partner with senior leadership to build the annual budget and set financial targets
Coordinate year-end audits with outside accounting firms
Serve as the accounting point of contact for annual insurance renewals
Act as the go-to expert on accounting systems, finding ways to streamline and automate workflows
Design automated dashboards and reports that improve visibility and reporting efficiency
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. MBA a plus
CPA preferred, but not required
Manufacturing, including strong inventory costing, tracking, and reporting required
Proven experience leading month-end close and preparing financial statements
Advanced Excel skills required
Experience with business intelligence or reporting tools strongly preferred
A process improvement mindset and a track record of automating manual work
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a creative eye for report design
Why You'll Love Working Here:
A stable, consistently growing company with a long history of success
Real opportunity to modernize and automate financial processes and reporting
A visible role with direct access to senior leadership
A close-knit, people-focused culture where your impact is recognized
Worksite address
dade city, FL, 33525, US
Who can apply
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