Talentsearchpro · 1 day ago
Controller CPA with Shipbuilding/Ship Repair/Shipyard Experience
Palatka, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expTalentsearchpro is a full-service shipbuilding and marine repair company specializing in commercial aluminum and steel vessels. They are seeking a Controller CPA to lead and control all accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and managing financial reporting and internal controls.
Human Resources
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and control all accounting operations in accordance with GAAP
Maintain and enforce a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Implement internal controls to minimize financial and compliance risk
Own month-end close, completed by the 15th of each month
Oversee financial reporting, ensuring GAAP compliance
Manage accounts payable and receivable, reconciled monthly
Partner with purchasing on accounting for goods and services
Support IT and ERP system requirements for accounting and reporting
Recommend and track financial performance benchmarks
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Perform detailed cost, revenue, and balance sheet analysis
Support and coordinate annual audits with external auditors
File and review payroll tax, sales tax, and regulatory reports
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Support DoD and government contracting financial requirements
Perform additional accounting and finance duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
CPA designation REQUIRED (non-negotiable)
8+ years of progressive accounting experience
Shipbuilding / ship repair / shipyard experience strongly preferred
Experience supporting DoD and government contracts
Strong background in cost accounting, job costing, earned value
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Proven experience with ERP systems (Visual preferred)
Strong audit, compliance, and regulatory reporting experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work on-site, Monday–Friday (local candidates only)
Shipyard / marine / heavy manufacturing accounting experience
DoD / government contracting exposure
Cost accounting, job costing, earned value
Month-end close ownership
GAAP financial reporting
ERP experience (Visual strongly preferred)
Audit and compliance management
Preferred
Prior Controller-level responsibility
Multi-project / program-based accounting
IT systems integration experience
Experience scaling accounting processes
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company-paid Medical Gap Insurance
Company-paid Short-Term Disability
Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Holidays
Personal and Vacation Time
Cost Savings & Worksite Benefits
Company
Talentsearchpro
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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