Senior Controller / Director of Finance (Title Flexible)

Job Title: Senior Controller / Director of Finance (Title Flexible) (Confidential)
Location: Central Florida (Tampa–Orlando corridor)
Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site
Compensation: $140,000–$170,000 base + Leadership Bonus up to 25%
Relocation: Relocation stipend + temporary housing available

Overview

We are conducting a confidential search for a Director of Finance to lead end-to-end accounting and finance for a complex, high-volume hospitality/entertainment operation with 15–20+ diverse revenue streams (50+ revenue verticals) and multiple technology platforms supporting revenue and operations. This role is ideal for a finance leader who is not intimidated by complexity but motivated to automate, refine, and build scalable processes and controls.

What You'll Own

• Lead full-scope accounting and finance operations, including AP, AR, Payroll, and General Ledger
• Own monthly/quarterly/year-end close and financial reporting in alignment with GAAP
• Ensure revenue completeness and accuracy across numerous revenue streams and systems; build reconciliation structure and controls
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting with operational leaders
• Improve cash flow visibility, working capital management, and cost controls
• Design and strengthen internal controls, reduce risk, and support audit readiness
• Build/standardize finance and accounting SOPs, workflows, and documentation
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting, streamline close, and improve data quality across platforms
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and operational decision-making
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team

Ideal Background

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred but not required)
• 7+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience with leadership responsibility
• Proven track record owning accounting and reporting in a highly complex, multi-revenue-stream environment
• Strong experience managing revenue processes across multiple systems/platforms (ERP + operational systems); ability to create reconciliation discipline
• Demonstrated success in improving processes (automation, standardization, close acceleration, control enhancements)
• Strong GAAP knowledge, financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, and internal controls
• Advanced Excel skills; reporting/BI tools a plus
• Comfortable partnering cross-functionally in a fast-paced operating environment
• Must be willing to work 100% on-site in Central Florida

Why This Role

• High-visibility leadership role with meaningful impact
• Competitive base + bonus program
• Relocation support available for qualified candidates