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We are seeking an experienced and strategic Controller for a client of ours in Daytona Beach. This is a 6+ month contract role (with the potential to extend). We are looking for someone with strong mergers and acquisitions expertise to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and integration activities across a growing organization. This role will play a critical leadership function in supporting acquisition strategy, due diligence, post-acquisition integration, and financial process optimization while ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with operational leadership and hands-on experience navigating complex M&A transactions in a fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibility
Lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and integration activities across a growing organization
Support acquisition strategy, due diligence, post-acquisition integration, and financial process optimization
Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and month-end close processes
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures
Manage external audit relationships and coordinate tax compliance activities
Partner with executive leadership on acquisition strategy, financial due diligence, and transaction execution
Lead accounting and finance workstreams during acquisitions, including quality of earnings analysis, purchase accounting, opening balance sheet preparation, integration planning, and financial systems alignment
Support valuation reviews and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards related to business combinations
Develop and execute post-acquisition integration plans to standardize reporting, processes, and controls across acquired entities
Identify operational synergies and process improvement opportunities following acquisitions
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
CPA strongly preferred
8+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience
Demonstrated experience leading or supporting mergers and acquisitions activities
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
Experience with purchase accounting and post-merger integration processes preferred
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, high-growth environment
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
Nice to have
CPA strongly preferred
Experience with purchase accounting and post-merger integration processes preferred
What we offer
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance