Controller
Compensation: $140,000 – $160,000
Location: Orlando, FL (Onsite)
About the Opportunity
A growing organization in the Orlando area is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting function during a key growth phase. This role will partner closely with the CFO and operational leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting while strengthening processes, systems, and controls.
This is a hands-on leadership position with strong exposure to manufacturing operations, including inventory, WIP, and cost accounting.
Why This Role Stands Out
- High-visibility leadership role reporting to executive leadership
- Opportunity to influence accounting operations in a growing business
- Hands-on environment with exposure to inventory, WIP, and cost accounting
- Required experience with perishable goods in a manufacturing setting
- Ability to build structure, reporting, and internal controls
- Collaborative, cross-functional working environment
Core Responsibilities
- Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, and close processes
- Manage inventory, WIP, and cost accounting to ensure accurate product costing and reporting
- Support accounting processes related to perishable goods in a manufacturing environment
- Prepare monthly financial statements and provide analysis to leadership
- Establish and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures
- Partner with operations on inventory management, margins, and financial performance
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning efforts
- Lead and develop the accounting team while improving processes
- Maintain and optimize ERP and financial systems
Qualifications
- Background in manufacturing environments with perishable products required
- Experience with inventory, WIP, and cost accounting required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibility
- ERP experience required; SAP preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills
Ideal Candidate Profile
This role is ideal for a hands-on Controller who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys partnering with operations. The right candidate will bring both technical accounting expertise and the ability to improve processes, strengthen controls, and support business growth.