Strategic Finance Controller

The Role

Silva-Lining HR is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Strategic Finance Controller to lead and manage the company’s financial operations, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial planning.

This role is ideal for a strong Controller or finance leader who has already begun operating strategically and is looking to continue growing into a broader VP of Finance capacity over time. We’re looking for someone who enjoys being close to the business operations — not just overseeing the numbers, but helping leadership make practical, data-informed decisions that support sustainable company growth, operational efficiency, and long-term financial health. The ideal candidate thrives in a growing and evolving business environment, is comfortable building and improving processes, and prefers a collaborative and hands-on approach.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting aligned with GAAP standards.
• Prepare financial reports, performance metrics, and operational insights for leadership review and decision-making.
• Strengthen and maintain financial controls, accounting processes, and reporting procedures.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax partners, and regulatory entities to support compliance requirements.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Lead company budgeting and forecasting initiatives in partnership with department leaders.
• Provide ongoing forecast updates, financial analysis, and variance reporting to monitor business performance.
• Support financial planning, scenario analysis, and operational modeling for business initiatives and growth opportunities.

Operational & Strategic Finance

• Partner closely with leadership to evaluate pricing strategies, profitability, operational performance, and financial efficiency across the business.
• Develop practical financial models and analyses to support decision-making related to investments, operational improvements, and business growth.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting workflows, automation, and overall scalability.

Cash Flow & Risk Management

• Oversee cash flow management, working capital planning, and overall financial health of the organization.
• Monitor financial and operational risks while supporting appropriate controls, coverage, and mitigation strategies.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and support accounting and finance team members through coaching and process improvement.
• Help build a scalable, collaborative, and high-performing finance function as the company continues to grow.

Soft Skills

• Strategic and forward-thinking leader with strong business acumen.
• High attention to detail with a strong sense of integrity, accountability, and ownership.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Competitive base salary + performance-based bonuses.

Insurance: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

Perks: Paid time off (PTO), company holidays, and professional development support.

This is a full-time, onsite employment opportunity in Hollywood, Florida.

Requirements:

Qualifications

Required

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
2. CPA or CMA preferred.
3. 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, with at least 2 years in a senior finance or equivalent role.
4. Strong foundation in accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, GAAP, and overall business performance management.

Preferred

1. Experience operating as a senior Controller in a growing company environment.
2. Experience working within a venture or holding group is a plus.
3. Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (Xero, Ramp, Rippling, Intact, Quickbooks).
4. Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to partner with other teams (e.g., HR operations, etc.) to improve financial reporting, project costing, and system automation
6. Experience leading or supporting financial system upgrades, integrations, or automation projects (e.g., integrating accounting software with CRM or PSA tools).