38092 | Controller

Controller

Location: Miami, FL | Full-time, On-site (4 days a week)

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing and entrepreneurial company based in Miami, is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the accounting function and help build the financial infrastructure for the organization’s next stage of growth. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and is eager to make an immediate impact.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of public accounting and private company experience, strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, and a CPA designation is highly preferred.  This individual will play a key role in strengthening internal controls, improving processes, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting while serving as a strategic partner to the leadership team.

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, taxes, and internal controls.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and controls to support scalability and operational efficiency.
• Serve as the primary liaison with auditors, tax advisors, consultants, and global finance teams.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including balance sheet, P&L, cash flow, and KPI dashboards.
• Oversee treasury management, cash flow forecasting, and working capital analysis.
• Manage fiscal declarations, tax filings, and statutory reporting.
• Partner cross-functionally to support systems implementations, automation, and technology rollouts.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a growing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and strategic insights to support business decisions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Experience working in organizations with annual revenues exceeding $300 million.
• CPA is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control best practices.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
• Proven success in building and leading high-performing accounting teams.
• Experience working in fast-paced, entrepreneurial, or start-up environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the confidence to partner across all levels of the organization.

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.