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of the Firm and on oc casion with clients· Perform the quality control review of assurance engagements· Analyze observations and findings... ...support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, socia…
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Controller jobs in Tampa, FL
Controllers run the accounting function of a company. They own the close process, financial reporting, and internal controls, and manage the accounting team that keeps the numbers accurate and audit-ready.
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Certified Business Analysis ProfessionalCertified in Risk and Information System Controls (CRISC)Microsoft AzureProject Management Professional (PMP)Preferred:Experience in a tax, financial services, or professional serv…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
$136k - $204k
your best work.Job SummaryEquinix’s Internal Audit department ( Financial Assurance & Compliance), known as Business Assurance Services... ...independent assurance, but also to advise on the design of internal controls a…
, service level agreement compliance, service metrics, quality control, security compliance., reporting, and continuous improvement. Serves... ...experience in at least one Kforce industry vertical (i.e. financial servic…
$100k - $110k
exposure to executive leadership.We are seeking a high-performing FP&A Analyst with 3+ years of experience to play a critical role in financial planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis. This role is designed for a t…
$60 - $70 per hour
administration, including access requests, reviews, and security controls* Assist with SOX compliance activities, including user access... ..., testing, implementation, and project coordination* Perform financial, operat…
$95k
Financial Close & Reporting: Facilitate monthly closings by drafting routine and complex journal entries, consolidating legal entities... ...schedules. Audit, Compliance & Governance: Conduct internal audit control self-…
$33 per hour
permanent employment for a high-performing candidate. In this role, you will play a key part in the month-end closing process, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and daily general ledger accounting. The ideal…
$60k - $65k
checks for corporate accounting. Additional tasks include managing compliance info, maintaining policy number records, reviewing financial journals, scanning documents, and suggesting process improvements, all while deli…
motivated recent Accounting or Finance graduate to join our growing Finance team. This role offers hands-on experience across accounting, financial reporting, inventory, and business analytics while working in a collabor…
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What controllers earn in Tampa
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $43–$57 | $89k–$119k |
| Mid level | $57–$76 | $119k–$158k |
| Senior | $74–$105 | $153k–$218k |
Adjusted for the Tampa market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
GAAP and technical accountingFinancial reportingInternal controlsTeam managementMonth-end and year-end closeAudit managementERP systems (NetSuite, SAP)Cash flow managementProcess documentation
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How have you improved a close process you inherited?
Give the before and after in days, and the specific changes: reconciliation cadence, checklist ownership, or automation. Show the team came along with the change.
Tell me about your experience managing an external audit.
Describe owning the PBC list, keeping schedules ready year-round, and how the audit concluded — ideally with no material adjustments and a shorter fieldwork period.
How do you design internal controls without slowing the business down?
Show risk-based thinking: strong controls where dollars and fraud risk concentrate, lighter touch elsewhere, and automation where judgment is not needed.
How do you develop and retain your accounting team?
Mention clear ownership of areas, cross-training to remove single points of failure, and giving seniors visible stretch work like audit or systems projects.
Describe a technical accounting issue you had to research and resolve.
Pick something real — revenue recognition, leases, capitalization — and walk through the guidance you applied and how you documented the position.
How do you work with FP&A and the CFO?
Frame the controller as the source of trustworthy actuals: clean, timely closes that let FP&A forecast and the CFO speak to the board with confidence.
Tell me about a time you found or prevented a material problem.
Show vigilance plus process: how the issue surfaced, how you contained and corrected it, and the control you added afterward.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For controllers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with the scope you controlled: revenue, entity count, team size, and audit firm relationships.
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Quantify close discipline, for example a consistent five-day close across a multi-entity consolidation.
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Name clean audit outcomes and any first-year audits or system implementations you led.
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Include CPA licensure prominently; most controller postings treat it as required.
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Show a systems story, such as migrating from QuickBooks to NetSuite, since controllers often own that transition.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Senior Accountant
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Accounting Manager
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Assistant Controller
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Controller
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VP of Finance / CFO
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