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Controller

Creative Financial Staffing

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Posted November 3, 2026

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Controller

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL – Hybrid after initial training period Salary: $140,000 – 160,000

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Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Direct partnership with the CFO and operational leadership on key business decisions and financial strategy. • Opportunity to expand your experience across treasury, banking, corporate finance, M&A, and growth initiatives. • High visibility role with exposure to executive and Board-level reporting. • Lead and develop an accounting team while building scalable processes and controls. • Drive ERP optimization, finance transformation, and continuous process improvement initiatives. • Play a critical role in operational finance, profitability analysis, and long-term business growth.

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Key Responsibilities for the Controller:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure accurate financial reporting. • Oversee GAAP compliance, internal controls, audits, and accounting operations. • Manage inventory, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and operational finance activities. • Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, KPI development, and strategic planning. • Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while driving process and ERP improvements.

Qualifications for the Controller:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required. • 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience. • 5+ years of leadership experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Finance, or similar role. • Strong expertise in financial reporting, GAAP, audits, budgeting, forecasting, and ERP systems; manufacturing accounting experience highly preferred.

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