Senior Controller

Mechanical Services of Central Florida, Inc.•Orlando, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

MSI seeks a Senior Controller to be responsible for leading the accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal control environment. Reporting to the CFO, the Senior Controller ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, enhances internal controls, and provides leadership in budgeting, compliance, and financial process improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
8-12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
Experience in management and leadership of accounting teams
Strong GAAP and financial reporting expertise
Financial analysis and business acumen
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems
Excellent communications skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance leaders and build strong relationships across the organization
High degree of integrity, sound judgment, and confidentiality
Results-driven, detail-oriented and proactive
Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred
Construction industry experience a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close
Prepare and review reconciliations, journal entries and accounting estimates
Ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP and internal policies
Maintain consistency and discipline across accounting processes
Serve as primary accounting lead for internal audits
Analyze monthly results, variances, and trends
Support annual budgeting and reforecasting by ensuring reliable baseline data
Analyze margins, cost drivers, and operational performance metrics
Translate accounting results into clear, business relevant insights
Support short term cash forecasting in coordination with the CFO
Identify opportunities to improve accounting and operational processes
Maintain and enhance the internal control environment
Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
Support SOX compliance and internal audit activities
Identify controls gaps and financial and operational risks within accounting and transactional processes
Act as a financial partner to operations and department leaders
Support due diligence for acquisitions, large projects or strategic initiatives
Drive continuous improvement across accounting and finance processes
Standardize procedures to support growth and scalability