Controller – Accounting Operations

Sonny's Enterprises • Tamarac, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Sonny's Enterprises is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, parts, and supplies. We are the industry leader, recognized and awarded by the International Car Wash Association for innovating new technologies to advance the industry with products proudly designed and built in the USA. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We embrace change and the opportunity it produces to maximize the potential of our most valuable resource — our PEOPLE! We invite you to explore our opportunities and grow your career with us. The Controller – Operations Accounting supports the Chief Accounting Officer and senior finance leadership in overseeing the accounting operations of the organization. This role ensures accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across the full spectrum of accounting activities, including monthly close, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit readiness. This is an on-site position in Tamarac, FL

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP ECC, S4 Hana, SAP Business One, Dynamics, etc.).
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or regional firm) preferred.
• Experience in privately held companies preferred.
• Manufacturing and Service experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Financial Close and Reporting.
• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Assist in preparing GAAP-complaint financial statements.
• Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations to management.
• Maintain accuracy of the general ledger and sub-ledgers.
• Accounting Operations
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and SOX/internal controls framework.
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Support integration of new systems, acquisitions or accounting changes.
• Internal Controls & Compliance
• Maintain and enhance the internal control environment.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Leadership & Collaboration
• Supervise and mentor accounting team members.
• Provide training and guidance to ensure high performance and accuracy.
• Partner with FP&A, operations, treasury, tax and other functional groups.
• Support to Chief Accounting Officer in strategic initiatives and ad-hoc projects.
• Systems & Process Improvements
• Leverage ERP Systems to improve automation and data accuracy.
• Participate in system upgrades or implementations.
• Evaluate existing workflows and recommend efficiency enhancements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer 100% employer paid medical plan.
• Other optional benefit programs are available to our employees and their families which include: 401(k) match, additional medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending account, short-term and long-term disability & life insurance coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees