Controller
JOB_53429881179466Job type
PermanentLocation
Tampa BayProfession
Accounting And FinanceIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
$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.
What you need to do now
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ControllerJOB_534298811794662025-09-132025-12-11
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