Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller Needed In Tampa, FL

The Assistant Controller supports and oversees day-to-day accounting operations, providing leadership in general ledger management, cash and treasury functions, payroll, and financial reporting. This role plays a key part in month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, while partnering with leadership to deliver meaningful financial insights and support strategic decision-making. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager ready to step into a more leadership-focused position with exposure to financial strategy and operational improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Support daily accounting operations, including general ledger management, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Oversee cash management activities, including banking relationships, cash forecasting, and treasury functions to ensure adequate liquidity and financial control.
• Monitor and improve accounts payable processes, including vendor management and internal controls, to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency.
• Manage payroll processes end-to-end, including commission calculations, labor cost analysis, and compensation reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP and internal policies.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes, providing financial analysis and insights to support planning and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with sales and use tax requirements, support audits, and manage other regulatory reporting obligations as needed.
• Identify and recommend process improvement opportunities across accounting and finance functions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support ERP system optimization, including automation initiatives and reporting enhancements, to improve data quality and financial visibility.
• Partner with leadership to provide financial insights, KPI reporting, and recommendations that support business performance and strategic decisions.
• Serve as backup to the Controller, stepping in as needed to ensure continuity of financial operations and oversight.
• Help mentor, guide, and develop accounting team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a distribution, manufacturing, or multi-entity environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and month-end close processes.
• Hands-on experience with cash management, payroll administration, tax compliance, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience working with ERP systems in an accounting or finance context.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to mentor and develop team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to leadership.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• CPA designation or active CPA candidacy preferred.
• Experience in distribution, manufacturing, or multi-entity organizations is highly beneficial.
• Background in operational improvement and process optimization within accounting and finance functions.
• Comfort working closely with executive leadership to provide decision support and strategic financial insights.
• Interest in leveraging ERP systems and automation to enhance reporting and financial operations.

Work Environment:

This role operates in a fully on-site environment with standard business hours. You will work closely with the accounting and finance team in a collaborative office setting, using ERP systems and advanced Excel as core tools. The position offers direct exposure to leadership and executive-level decision-making, providing a setting focused on professional growth, operational improvement, and strategic financial support.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Company benefits package provided by org.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Tampa, FL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2026.