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Controller

Creative Financial Staffing

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 Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Scalable System Development, Tax Regulations, Technical Accounting
LOCATION
Tampa, FL
POSTED
Today
Title: Controller

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

Why This Opportunity Stands Out
  • Highimpact Controller role in a specialized automotive warranty / VSC / specialty insurance environment
  • Immediate opportunity to fill a businesscritical technical accounting gap
  • Lead the transition from cash accounting to full GAAP compliance
  • Own reserves, claims, longtail liabilities, restricted cash, and trust accounting
  • Work directly with leadership to build scalable processes in a highgrowth, fastmoving 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, monthend and quarterend close
  • Lead all accounting related to vehicle service contracts, warranties, specialty insurance products, and longtail liabilities
  • Manage premium recognition, revenue amortization for multiyear 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 growthstage 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 handson ownership of:
    • Reserve accounting & longtail liability management
    • Claims accounting
    • Premium accounting and multiyear 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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