ACCOUNTING MANAGER / ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Hialeah, FL

Position Summary

An established and growing organization is seeking a strategic finance leader to oversee accounting operations, financial planning, performance reporting, compliance, and business decision support across multiple operating entities. This position serves as a key partner to executive leadership by providing financial guidance, improving processes, and driving organizational performance.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Finance & Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership regarding profitability, growth opportunities, investments, cash management, and overall financial strategy.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations that support business planning and operational decision-making.
• Participate in long-range planning initiatives and help identify opportunities to improve financial performance.
• Support strategic projects and organizational growth initiatives.

Performance Analysis & Financial Reporting

• Lead the preparation and review of management reports, financial statements, and operational reporting packages.
• Analyze business results, key financial metrics, and performance trends.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop meaningful reporting that supports informed business decisions.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Direct annual budgeting processes and periodic financial forecasting activities.
• Consolidate information from various departments and operating units to support planning efforts.
• Evaluate actual performance against plans and forecasts, identifying variances and opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend corrective actions when financial results differ from expectations.

Accounting Operations & Financial Oversight

• Oversee accounting activities for multiple entities and ensure accurate financial recordkeeping.
• Maintain the integrity of financial information through sound accounting practices and procedures.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting requirements.
• Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and workflows.

Cash Flow & Risk Management

• Monitor liquidity, working capital needs, and cash requirements across the organization.
• Review significant expenditures and financial commitments to support sound business decisions.
• Identify financial risks and operational exposures and develop mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate financial controls and recommend enhancements when appropriate.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, audits, permits, licenses, and regulatory obligations.
• Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, and consultants.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement necessary policy or procedural updates.
• Support audit readiness and maintain strong financial governance practices.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Establish and strengthen internal control procedures that safeguard company assets and improve reporting accuracy.
• Develop metrics and key performance indicators to measure finance department effectiveness.
• Track and report performance measures to leadership on a regular basis.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts that enhance efficiency, accountability, and business performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline preferred, experience will be considered inlue
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience.
• ERP experience
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and growth-focused culture