Controller

1179466
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Tampa Bay
  • Profession

    Accounting And Finance
  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production
  • Pay

    $150,000-$170,000 plus bonus, PTO, and benefits

Controller Opportunity in Tampa, Florida! Steel Manufacturing Company

Company Overview
This is a fast-growing manufacturer and contractor specializing in steel building systems, components, and turnkey construction services. They offer premium products and services including building erection, in-house engineering, permitting, and custom fabrication. With aggressive growth plans and multiple acquisitions underway, we’re building a world-class finance function from the ground up.


Key Responsibilities
  • Own full-cycle accounting: monthly close, GL, reconciliations, AP/AR, and cash management.
  • Implement cost accounting for manufacturing and job costing for construction projects.
  • Manage banking relationships, approve payments, and oversee cash flow forecasting.
  • Lead system improvements: stabilize QuickBooks and drive ERP selection/implementation (NetSuite or similar).
  • Support M&A integration: opening balance sheets, policy alignment, and reporting.
  • Develop internal controls, processes, and reporting to support rapid scale.
  • Partner with operations leadership and PE sponsors to deliver timely, accurate financial insights.


Must-Haves
  • 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience within the manufacturing and/or construction industry
  • Hands-on leader comfortable with blue-collar, shop-floor environments.
  • Strong knowledge of FP&A, cost analysis, pricing, and cash management, financial reporting, and leadership.
  • Ability to build processes from scratch in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.
Nice-to-Haves
  • CPA designation.
  • Private equity portfolio experience.
  • ERP implementation (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar).
  • Familiarity with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System).
  • Exposure to M&A integration.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Base Salary: $150,000 – $170,000/year + performance-based bonus.
  • Standard benefits package (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k)).
  • Significant growth opportunity as the company scales and integrates new acquisitions.

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