The Controller is a key member of the leadership team and will be responsible for evolving the organization as necessary to ensure it is noted for its financial leadership, ability to partner on business issues, alignment towards driving business results, and ability to deliver accurate financial information in a timely manner. The successful candidate will possess extensive accounting and leadership experience and will serve as the Company’s global accounting leader.

This person will be a strong communicator and business partner who is willing and able to roll up his/her sleeves and get into the detail, solve problems while leverage the team, constructively challenge the status quo and improve the quality and velocity of information produced by his/her organization.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the integrity of the Company’s financial reporting and internal control systems in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley requirements
• Establish and maintain global accounting policies and procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and ensure compliance across all divisions
• Manage internal and external SEC reporting of financial results, including proxy statements, 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, etc.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly closing process, including the consolidation of Company-wide results, production of GAAP basis financial statements, and monthly financial reporting to senior management that includes budget to actual variance, financial highlights, etc.
• Lead the monthly and quarterly close process for certain divisions and establish best practices where possible to drive efficiency
• Oversee shared services including inventory and manufacturing accounting and property, plant and equipment.
• Act as a liaison with the independent auditors by actively managing the external audit relationship, as well as, partner with the internal auditors
• Analyze, assess the implication of, and implement new accounting guidance and standards across the enterprise
• Determine accounting treatment and financial implications of complex and unusual transactions
• Lead, manage and mentor a high-performing and inspired team. Provide strategic, inspirational leadership and build bench strength through strong hiring and development practices. Provide dotted line oversight over divisional accounting teams.
• This role reports to the Chief Accounting Offer, manages 2 direct reports (7 total team members) and is based at our headquarters in St. Petersburg, FL.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting; CPA required; Master’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field preferred
• A minimum of 12 years of progressive accounting experience, including in an accounting leadership role within a publicly traded company
• Experience working with public company functions, including external audit and Board of Directors/Audit Committee
• Strong and thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, SOX/Internal Controls, preferably in the context of a manufacturing and consumer durables business
• Familiarity with accounting software and ERP systems (SAP a plus)