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Controller

CFS, Tampa, FL, United States

Salary max: $67.00

Duration: Full Time


Title: Controller


Location: Remote (Nationwide – Eastern hours required)
Salary: $140,000+ depending on experience


Why This Opportunity Stands Out



  • High‑impact Controller role in a specialized automotive warranty / VSC / specialty insurance environment

  • Immediate opportunity to fill a business‑critical technical accounting gap

  • Lead the transition from cash accounting to full GAAP compliance

  • Own reserves, claims, long‑tail liabilities, restricted cash, and trust accounting

  • Work directly with leadership to build scalable processes in a high‑growth, fast‑moving environment

  • Ideal for someone with deep TPA, automotive warranty, VSC, or specialty insurance experience


Key Responsibilities



  • Own all accounting operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, month‑end and quarter‑end close

  • Lead all accounting related to vehicle service contracts, warranties, specialty insurance products, and long‑tail liabilities

  • Manage premium recognition, revenue amortization for multi‑year contracts, IBNR, loss reserves, and trust/restricted cash

  • Partner with actuaries to ensure accurate earnings curves and reserve methodologies

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and GAAP requirements

  • Strengthen internal controls and build scalable processes for a growth‑stage environment

  • Lead audits and coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies

  • Collaborate with operations and claims teams to ensure accurate claims, reserves, and liability accounting

  • Mentor accounting staff and elevate team capability

  • Support FP&A, forecasting, and leadership reporting initiatives


Qualifications


Must-Haves:



  • Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance; CPA strongly preferred

  • 7+ years progressive accounting experience with hands‑on ownership of:


    • Reserve accounting & long‑tail liability management

    • Claims accounting

    • Premium accounting and multi‑year revenue recognition

    • IBNR methodologies and trust/restricted cash


  • Direct experience in automotive warranty, VSC, vehicle protection products, specialty insurance, or TPA environments

  • Proven ability to operate in ambiguity and build processes from the ground up

  • Strong GAAP knowledge and experience in regulated financial environments

  • Advanced Excel and familiarity with ERP/accounting systems



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