Top 23 Controller Jobs in Pensacola Fl

Controller
ESA South, Inc —Pensacola, FL
- $120,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA
- 5 years
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Client Accounting Manager – Advisory & Client Leadership
Miller CPA PA —Pensacola, FL
- $63,029.15 - $78,906.08 a year
- Extended hours
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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HCA Florida West Hospital —Pensacola, FL
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Children
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
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Manager of Business & Accounting
Crunch Fitness - Fit Fusion LLC —Pensacola, FL
- $80,000 - $82,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Dealership Specialist
HHM CPAs —Pensacola, FL
- $100,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Up to 50% travel
- Travel
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Finance Grants Manager
Community Health Northwest Florida —Pensacola, FL
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- GAAP
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SystemsAccountants —United States
- Hybrid work
- Management
- GAAP
- Mentoring

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Miller CPA PA —Pensacola, FL
Communicate directly with clients via video meetings, phone calls, email, and in‑person meetings to explain financial results and answer questions.
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Randall L. Sansom CPA, PA —Gulf Breeze, FL
Knowledge of Federal and state income tax laws with the ability to remain abreast of tax regulations and trends. CPA certification preferred, but not required.
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Controller

ESA South, Inc
Pensacola, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$120,000 - $130,000 a year

Qualifications

Accounting experience within construction industry
Federal Acquisition Regulations
Microsoft Excel
Financial model construction
Bachelor's degree
Construction industry experience
GAAP
Government contract management experience
Revenue recognition
Financial projection model development
Productivity software
Technical Proficiency
Procurement regulatory knowledge
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

Title: Controller

Location: Pensacola, FL

Job Description - Controller

Reports To: Vice-President of Finance

About ESA South

ESA South is a veteran-owned design-build and construction management firm headquartered in Pensacola, Florida. Since 1999, we have been delivering construction solutions across healthcare, federal, mission-critical, industrial, administrative, and infrastructure markets throughout the United States.

Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for directing and managing all accounting, financial reporting, government contract compliance, budgeting, cash management, and internal control functions of the company. This role ensures compliance with U.S. Government contracting regulations, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR),Davis-Bacon Act and other applicable federal regulations. The Controller provides financial leadership to support strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, profitable project execution, and corporate growth.

The ideal candidate combines strong construction accounting expertise with strong knowledge of federal government contracting and project-based financial management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Accounting Management

Direct all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and financial reporting.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Maintain accounting policies and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
Develop and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.

Government Contract Compliance

Ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations, including:
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Davis-Bacon Act
Develop and maintain indirect cost rate structures.
Ensure proper treatment and segregation of direct and indirect costs.

Construction Project Accounting

Oversee project accounting for all construction contracts.
Monitor project budgets, labor costs, equipment costs, subcontractor expenses, and materials expenditures.
Review and analyze work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and revenue recognition.
Partner with project managers to evaluate project profitability and forecasting.
Ensure accurate billing under fixed-price, cost-plus, time-and-materials, IDIQ, and task order contracts.
Monitor contract funding limitations and compliance with contract requirements.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

Lead annual budgeting and strategic financial planning processes.
Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts.
Analyze operating results and provide recommendations to executive management.
Prepare financial models and forecasts to support business planning and growth initiatives.
Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators.

Payroll & Labor Compliance

Oversee payroll processing and labor accounting.
Ensure compliance with:
Davis-Bacon Act requirements
Certified payroll reporting
Prevailing wage regulations
Monitor labor charging practices and timekeeping compliance.

Audit & Risk Management

Coordinate annual financial statement audits and tax filings.
Manage internal and external audit activities.
Assess financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Maintain documentation supporting regulatory compliance and audit readiness.

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance personnel.
Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Establish departmental goals and performance standards.
Support succession planning and employee development initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
CPA designation strongly preferred.
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.

Experience

10+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
5+ years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.
Significant experience in construction accounting and federal government contracting.
Experience managing project-based accounting environments.

Technical Knowledge

Strong knowledge of:

GAAP
FAR
Government contract accounting
Construction accounting principles
Revenue recognition standards
WIP reporting

** Experience with CMMC Level 2 controls is a plus

** Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems such as Deltek ComputerEase, Costpoint, Acumatica, Sage Intacct, or similar.

** Advanced Microsoft Office 365, Excel and financial modeling skills.

Key Competencies

Financial leadership
Strategic thinking
Government contract compliance expertise
Construction industry knowledge
Analytical and problem-solving ability
Attention to detail
Risk management
Organizational effectiveness
Communication and presentation skills
Team leadership and development
Ethical decision-making

Performance Metrics

Timely and accurate financial reporting
Indirect rate management and compliance
Project profitability performance
Cash flow management effectiveness
Budget accuracy and forecast reliability

Work Environment

Office environment with periodic travel to project sites and customer locations.
Ability to obtain and maintain any required government security clearances.
Occasional travel for audits, contract reviews, and business meetings.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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