CFS is looking for Controller in Tampa, FL. This local job opportunity with ID 3653604209 is live since 2026-04-28 10:49:27.

Title: Controller

Location: Remote (Nationwide – Eastern hours required)
Salary: $140,000+ depending on experience

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• High‑impact Controller role in a specialized automotive warranty / VSC / specialty insurance environment
• Immediate opportunity to fill a business‑critical technical accounting gap
• Lead the transition from cash accounting to full GAAP compliance
• Own reserves, claims, long‑tail liabilities, restricted cash, and trust accounting
• Work directly with leadership to build scalable processes in a high‑growth, fast‑moving environment
• Ideal for someone with deep TPA, automotive warranty, VSC, or specialty insurance experience

Key Responsibilities

• Own all accounting operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, month‑end and quarter‑end close
• Lead all accounting related to vehicle service contracts, warranties, specialty insurance products, and long‑tail liabilities
• Manage premium recognition, revenue amortization for multi‑year contracts, IBNR, loss reserves, and trust/restricted cash
• Partner with actuaries to ensure accurate earnings curves and reserve methodologies
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and GAAP requirements
• Strengthen internal controls and build scalable processes for a growth‑stage environment
• Lead audits and coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies
• Collaborate with operations and claims teams to ensure accurate claims, reserves, and liability accounting
• Mentor accounting staff and elevate team capability
• Support FP&A, forecasting, and leadership reporting initiatives

Qualifications

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance; CPA strongly preferred
• 7+ years progressive accounting experience with hands‑on ownership of:
• Reserve accounting & long‑tail liability management
• Claims accounting
• Premium accounting and multi‑year revenue recognition
• IBNR methodologies and trust/restricted cash
• Direct experience in automotive warranty, VSC, vehicle protection products, specialty insurance, or TPA environments
• Proven ability to operate in ambiguity and build processes from the ground up
• Strong GAAP knowledge and experience in regulated financial environments
• Advanced Excel and familiarity with ERP/accounting systems

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