Controller

Our Client based in Downtown St Petersburg, Florida is an exciting start up engineering and technology company that has picked up some very large contracts and is going to need a Controller to lead Accounting and Finance.The ideal candidate will be Big 4 Alumni with Industry experience after with a company that "builds things" whether it be hardware, aerospace, maritime, heavy machinery, manufacturing, engineering or transportation. This person will have a builder mindset and be responsible for all things Accounting, including period closings, building and scaling the Accounting and Finance function, Cash Forecasting, Cash Flow Management, Budgeting and Forecasting Revenues, AP/AR, Payroll and WIP.The compensation will be in the $150-180K plus competitive equity range and have a a comprehensive benefits package with solid PTO and work/life balance.Key ResponsibilitiesFinance Function Leadership & Strategy: Design and build out the financial roadmap, systems (accounting/ERP), internal policies, controls, and reporting cadences as the company scales.Accounting & Month-End Close: Manage relationships with third-party accountants, review and own monthly financial accuracy, and ensure timely, audit-ready books and clean month-end closes.Cash Planning & Management: Oversee near-term cash planning by maintaining rolling cash forecasts, monitoring burn rates, and flagging risks or funding needs early.Internal Controls & Compliance: Establish and scale internal controls appropriate for an early-stage venture, and support banking, insurance, and administrative finance relationships.Procurement & Operations Support: Act as an interim contract manager for procurement and accounts payable/receivable (AP/AR) supporting the Client's offshore infrastructure projects.QualificationsBachelor's degree in AccountingCPA Certification Required (not optional)8-12 Years of experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager or Head of FinanceAt least 2-6 years of Big 4 Accounting experience RequiredDeep, hands-on operational Accounting foundationMust not need sponsorship of any kind for employmentExperience building or scaling a finance function at an early- stage startup or high- growth companyExperience managing procurement and AP/AR workflows for a capital projectAvailable and willing to be onsite 5 days a week in Downtown St Petersburg, FLNo Relocation Provided