We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the financials and provide strategic guidance for an organization in St. Petersburg, Florida. This role oversees core accounting functions, supports executive decision-making with clear financial insight, and helps maintain strong operational and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, leadership ability, and a proactive approach to strengthening financial performance and long-term stability.

Responsibilities:

Lead the organization's financial activities, ensuring accurate oversight of accounting operations and day-to-day fiscal management. Guide and support finance team members while managing relationships with external accountants, auditors, tax specialists, investment professionals, and other financial partners. Advise executive leadership on financial strategy, risk awareness, and planning decisions that support organizational goals. Oversee key processes such as payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, allocations, and month-end or periodic close activities. Develop, maintain, and enforce internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to promote accuracy, accountability, and compliance. Produce timely financial reports, statements, and analytical summaries for leadership, committees, and governing stakeholders. Direct budgeting, forecasting, and broader financial planning efforts to support sound resource allocation and sustainability. Participate in meetings, trainings, presentations, and special assignments while keeping leadership informed of progress, challenges, and emerging issues. This is a permanent position. If you are interested, please reach out to Zoe Slater. Proven experience leading finance or accounting operations in a Controller or comparable senior financial management role. Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance requirements. Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and coordinate effectively with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial service providers. Experience managing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial close procedures. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and special projects effectively. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a thorough approach to leadership and cross-functional partnership. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .