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Senior Controller / Director of Finance

STAFFING FISH, Ocala, FL, United States


Senior Controller / Director of Finance (Title Flexible) 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 butmotivated 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

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