Controller – Finance & Accounting Leadership

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations for a diversified business with retail, commercial, manufacturing, and distribution activities. Based in Miami, you will own the month‑end close, financial reporting, and support strategic planning through budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow management.

Key responsibilities

• Direct the full month‑end close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial review.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor cash position, develop cash‑flow projections, and advise on liquidity and working‑capital performance.
• Establish, document, and strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and SOPs across all finance activities.
• Support accounting operations across retail, commercial, manufacturing, and distribution environments while ensuring consistent reporting.
• Partner with senior leadership to interpret results, identify trends, and drive performance improvements.
• Travel internationally as needed to coordinate financial oversight across locations.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in controllership, accounting, or financial leadership.
• Background supporting businesses in retail, commercial, manufacturing, and distribution settings.
• CPA designation required.
• Proven ability to create and implement accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

Required skills

• CPA certification
• Full accounting cycle expertise
• Month‑end close management
• Financial reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Cash‑flow management
• Internal controls implementation