Controller

Controller
Salary: $140,000 – $160,000
Location: Orlando, FL (Onsite)

About the Opportunity
A growing organization in the Orlando area is seeking a Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and provide financial leadership during an important growth phase. This position will work closely with the CFO and operational leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting while improving processes, systems, and internal controls.

Why This Role Is Attractive

• Visible leadership role reporting directly to executive leadership
• Opportunity to influence financial operations in a growing company
• Hands-on environment with exposure to inventory, WIP, and cost accounting
• Experience working with perishable goods in a manufacturing environment is required
• Ability to improve accounting structure, reporting, and controls
• Collaborative culture with cross-functional partnership

This role is ideal for a Controller who enjoys being involved in both the technical accounting work and the broader financial picture of the business.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct the company's accounting activities including general ledger, financial reporting, and close processes
• Oversee inventory, WIP, and cost accounting to ensure accurate product costing and reporting
• Manage accounting processes related to perishable goods within a manufacturing environment
• Produce monthly financial statements and provide analysis for leadership
• Establish and maintain internal controls, policies, and accounting procedures
• Partner with operations on inventory management, margin analysis, and financial performance
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives
• Lead and develop the accounting team while improving department processes
• Maintain and optimize ERP and financial systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibility
• Experience with inventory, WIP, and cost accounting required
• Experience in manufacturing environments with perishable products required
• ERP experience required; SAP experience a plus
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills

This position is best suited for an accounting leader who enjoys working closely with leadership, strengthening financial processes, and supporting operational decision-making in a growing organization.

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