Senior Controller / Director of Finance (Title Flexible)
STAFFING FISH
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Job Title: Senior Controller / Director of Finance (Title Flexible) (Confidential)
Location: Central Florida (Tampa–Orlando corridor)
Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site
Compensation: $140,000–$170,000 base + Leadership Bonus up to 25%
Relocation: Relocation stipend + temporary housing available
Overview
We are conducting a confidential search for a Director of Finance to lead end-to-end accounting and finance for a complex, high-volume hospitality/entertainment operation with 15–20+ diverse revenue streams (50+ revenue verticals) and multiple technology platforms supporting revenue and operations. This role is ideal for a finance leader who is not intimidated by complexity but motivated to automate, refine, and build scalable processes and controls.
What You'll Own
- Lead full-scope accounting and finance operations, including AP, AR, Payroll, and General Ledger
- Own monthly/quarterly/year-end close and financial reporting in alignment with GAAP
- Ensure revenue completeness and accuracy across numerous revenue streams and systems; build reconciliation structure and controls
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting with operational leaders
- Improve cash flow visibility, working capital management, and cost controls
- Design and strengthen internal controls, reduce risk, and support audit readiness
- Build/standardize finance and accounting SOPs, workflows, and documentation
- Identify opportunities to automate reporting, streamline close, and improve data quality across platforms
- Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and operational decision-making
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team
Ideal Background
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred but not required)
- 7+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience with leadership responsibility
- Proven track record owning accounting and reporting in a highly complex, multi-revenue-stream environment
- Strong experience managing revenue processes across multiple systems/platforms (ERP + operational systems); ability to create reconciliation discipline
- Demonstrated success in improving processes (automation, standardization, close acceleration, control enhancements)
- Strong GAAP knowledge, financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, and internal controls
- Advanced Excel skills; reporting/BI tools a plus
- Comfortable partnering cross-functionally in a fast-paced operating environment
- Must be willing to work 100% on-site in Central Florida
Why This Role
- High-visibility leadership role with meaningful impact
- Competitive base + bonus program
- Relocation support available for qualified candidates
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About STAFFING FISH
With over 15 years of experience in the recruitment industry, STAFFING FISH has gained a reputation for Recruiting Top Talent in Finance, Accounting, Tax, and Audit for numerous esteemed clients and professionals. We are growing and now serve Arizona, California, Florida, Texas, Wyoming, and Remote opportunities, demonstrating our ability to successfully serve a diverse range of individuals and organizations.