Corporate Controller

Careers with our Clients through Forvis Mazars US Executive Search Corporate Controller (highly regulated industry) - Tampa FL areaWe have partnered with a privately owned professional services group serving customers across multiple industries. We are supporting the addition of a Corporate Controller to their executive leadership team.This position requires a hands-on leader who has deep technical accounting expertise, demonstrated business acumen, and a proven ability to lead finance transformation initiatives and build scalable processes that support ongoing company growth. The Corporate Controller will serve as a partner to business unit leaders, providing technical accounting guidance and ensuring consistent application of accounting policies across the enterprise.Serving as the senior accounting leader for the organization, the Corporate Controller will oversee all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, treasury, tax coordination and statutory reporting for this complex, multi-entity enterprise. Reporting to the CEO, the Corporate Controller will maintain strong financial controls, accurate reporting and disciplined accounting practices and drive continuous improvement in accounting operations, financial processes, and control frameworks.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESLead corporate accounting operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and statutory requirements.Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation process, including intercompany eliminations, preparing timely and accurate financial reporting packages for the Board and Audit CommitteeOversee consolidated cash flow reporting, audited financial statements, and related disclosures.Maintain balance sheet governance, including reconciliations, account certifications, and issue resolution.Lead treasury operations, banking relationships, and cash management, ensuring compliance with financing arrangements, lender reporting, and covenant requirements and providing executive reporting on liquidity and cash position.Manage internal control framework and key financial approval processes, including implementation of accounting and regulatory changes across the organizationLead statutory reporting, regulatory filings, and premium tax compliance, maintaining corporate governance records and entity compliance requirements.Manage relationships with external compliance providers, ensuring compliance with all financial reporting and regulatory obligations.Lead external audit activities and regulatory reporting requirements, including PBC coordinationCoordinate outsourced tax function with external providers, overseeing tax return review, filing approval and signature authorityREQUIREMENTSCertified Public Accountant (CPA) + MBA / Master’s or Bachelors in Accounting10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experienceProven experience managing highly regulated, multi-entity consolidations with complex reporting requirementsExperience owning external audit relationships, preparation of audited financial statements and footnote disclosuresIndustry experience should ideally include insurance statutory accounting and reporting experience, including captive structures.