Assistant Controller

Job Title: Assistant Controller needed in Tampa FL!

Job Description

The Assistant Controller supports and oversees day-to-day accounting operations, providing leadership in general ledger management, cash and treasury functions, payroll, and financial reporting. This role plays a key part in month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, while partnering with leadership to deliver meaningful financial insights and support strategic decision-making. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager ready to step into a more leadership-focused position with exposure to financial strategy and operational improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting operations, including general ledger management, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Oversee cash management activities, including banking relationships, cash forecasting, and treasury functions to ensure adequate liquidity and financial control.
• Monitor and improve accounts payable processes, including vendor management and internal controls, to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency.
• Manage payroll processes end-to-end, including commission calculations, labor cost analysis, and compensation reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP and internal policies.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes, providing financial analysis and insights to support planning and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with sales and use tax requirements, support audits, and manage other regulatory reporting obligations as needed.
• Identify and recommend process improvement opportunities across accounting and finance functions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support ERP system optimization, including automation initiatives and reporting enhancements, to improve data quality and financial visibility.
• Partner with leadership to provide financial insights, KPI reporting, and recommendations that support business performance and strategic decisions.
• Serve as backup to the Controller, stepping in as needed to ensure continuity of financial operations and oversight.
• Help mentor, guide, and develop accounting team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a distribution, manufacturing, or multi-entity environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and month-end close processes.
• Hands-on experience with cash management, payroll administration, tax compliance, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience working with ERP systems in an accounting or finance context.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to mentor and develop team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to leadership.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CPA designation or active CPA candidacy preferred.
• Experience in distribution, manufacturing, or multi-entity organizations is highly beneficial.
• Background in operational improvement and process optimization within accounting and finance functions.
• Comfort working closely with executive leadership to provide decision support and strategic financial insights.
• Interest in leveraging ERP systems and automation to enhance reporting and financial operations.

Work Environment

This role operates in a fully on-site environment with standard business hours. You will work closely with the accounting and finance team in a collaborative office setting, using ERP systems and advanced Excel as core tools. The position offers direct exposure to leadership and executive-level decision-making, providing a setting focused on professional growth, operational improvement, and strategic financial support.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.