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Controller

CFS

Tampa, FL(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Actuarial Skills, Cash-Basis Accounting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Contract Requirements, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Liability, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Insurance, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Regulatory Compliance, Revenue Recognition, Scalable System Development, Tax Regulations, Technical Accounting
LOCATION
Tampa, FL
POSTED
12 days ago

Title: Controller


Location: Remote (Nationwide – Eastern hours required)
Salary: $140,000+ depending on experience


Why This Opportunity Stands Out



  • High‑impact Controller role in a specialized automotive warranty / VSC / specialty insurance environment

  • Immediate opportunity to fill a business‑critical technical accounting gap

  • Lead the transition from cash accounting to full GAAP compliance

  • Own reserves, claims, long‑tail liabilities, restricted cash, and trust accounting

  • Work directly with leadership to build scalable processes in a high‑growth, fast‑moving environment

  • Ideal for someone with deep TPA, automotive warranty, VSC, or specialty insurance experience


Key Responsibilities



  • Own all accounting operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, month‑end and quarter‑end close

  • Lead all accounting related to vehicle service contracts, warranties, specialty insurance products, and long‑tail liabilities

  • Manage premium recognition, revenue amortization for multi‑year contracts, IBNR, loss reserves, and trust/restricted cash

  • Partner with actuaries to ensure accurate earnings curves and reserve methodologies

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and GAAP requirements

  • Strengthen internal controls and build scalable processes for a growth‑stage environment

  • Lead audits and coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies

  • Collaborate with operations and claims teams to ensure accurate claims, reserves, and liability accounting

  • Mentor accounting staff and elevate team capability

  • Support FP&A, forecasting, and leadership reporting initiatives


Qualifications


Must-Haves:



  • Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance; CPA strongly preferred

  • 7+ years progressive accounting experience with hands‑on ownership of:


    • Reserve accounting & long‑tail liability management

    • Claims accounting

    • Premium accounting and multi‑year revenue recognition

    • IBNR methodologies and trust/restricted cash


  • Direct experience in automotive warranty, VSC, vehicle protection products, specialty insurance, or TPA environments

  • Proven ability to operate in ambiguity and build processes from the ground up

  • Strong GAAP knowledge and experience in regulated financial environments

  • Advanced Excel and familiarity with ERP/accounting systems



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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/

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