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Water Corporation · 1 month ago

Controller / Senior Accounting Manager

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

U.S. Water Services Corporation is a well-established and diverse water and wastewater utility organization specializing in utility maintenance, operations, engineering and construction services. They are seeking a Controller / Senior Accounting Manager to oversee full-cycle accounting processes, improve operational efficiencies, and collaborate with various teams to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

BillingConsultingWaste ManagementWaterWater Purification

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Demonstrated full-cycle accounting experience, including month‑end closing, bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and depreciation schedules

Experience with inventory accounting, including tracking, adjustments, and reconciliations

Experience with work‑in‑progress (WIP) schedules and recognizing revenue as it is earned

Strong ability to analyze financial data, perform variance analysis, and provide clear explanations of results

Able to map existing processes, identify gaps or inefficiencies, and propose practical improvements

Comfortable creating clear, step‑by‑step standard operating procedures (SOPs) for full‑cycle accounting, inventory (tracking, adjustments, etc.)

Detail‑oriented and highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines across different offices

Self‑starter and problem solver who proactively identifies issues, asks questions, and is not afraid to respectfully critique and improve existing processes

Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to explain accounting issues to non‑accounting staff and train local office teams on new processes and SOPs

Comfortable working closely with operation managers, project managers, and field staff to understand job costs, inventory usage, and project/WIP status

Proven ability to build productive relationships with operations, local office staff, and senior leadership, including the CFO and CEO

Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines across several locations and entities

High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in handling financial information

Willing and able to travel regularly to different affiliated company offices to review on‑site processes, provide training, and ensure consistent implementation of standard procedures, while also working remotely from home as appropriate

Qualification

Full-cycle accountingFinancial data analysisInventory accountingQuickBooks EnterpriseCPA certificationSOP creationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required