About the Assistant Controller Role at Robert Half

Join a thriving 2nd to 3rd generation family-owned company in the heart of Miami's Brickell/Downtown area, specializing in manufacturing, shipping, and distribution of building materials. As Assistant Controller, you'll play a pivotal role working directly with ownership and leadership, positioning yourself for next-generation succession planning and long-term career stability. This full-time position offers a hybrid schedule (8-5 Mon-Fri with 1 day remote) and occasional travel to Puerto Rico, making it ideal for accounting professionals seeking growth in shipping, Free Trade Zone operations, and multi-entity financial management. Robert Half proudly presents this opportunity in Miami, FL, where you'll leverage your expertise in QuickBooks, financial reconciliations, and strategic financial analysis to drive operational success.

Key Highlights

• Competitive salary: $90,000 - $130,000 based on experience
• Prime location in Brickell/Downtown Miami with free parking
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills highly valued
• Travel to Puerto Rico for manufacturing oversight (discuss availability)

This role is perfect for ambitious accountants with a Bachelor's in Accounting who excel in dynamic environments involving imports/exports, inventory systems, and compliance with Free Trade Zone regulations. Embrace stability, professional development, and the chance to influence strategic decisions in a company committed to employee growth.

Key Responsibilities

In this hands-on Assistant Controller position, you'll support the CFO in maintaining financial integrity across multiple locations and entities. Expect to dive deep into month-end closes, GL reconciliations, and operational discrepancy resolutions. Oversee shipping-related financials, including Free Trade Zone costs, taxes, imports, and exports, while collaborating on Puerto Rico manufacturing initiatives. Your insights on budgets, cash flow, profitability, and efficiency improvements will directly impact decision-making. Maintain vital banking relationships for loan compliance and asset management, all while mastering QuickBooks and inventory systems for precise reporting.

Detailed Duties

• Assist CFO with accounting operations, reconciliations, GL tasks, and discrepancy resolutions
• Drive month-end close processes and multi-entity financial reporting
• Prepare accurate financial statements compliant with all regulations
• Manage shipping, Free Trade Zone, import/export financials and taxes
• Partner with executives on Puerto Rico strategic projects
• Track budgets, cash flow, and profitability metrics
• Liaise with banks for compliance and asset oversight
• Utilize QuickBooks for data tracking and analysis
• Deliver cost management and efficiency recommendations

Required Qualifications

To succeed, candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and possess hands-on experience in shipping and Free Trade Zone environments. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is essential for seamless communication in this multicultural setting. Availability for Puerto Rico travel is required, with flexibility discussed. Proficiency in QuickBooks and inventory management systems is non-negotiable, alongside proven skills in financial statement analysis, month-end closes, GL reconciliations, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates thrive in collaborative roles with ownership, offering strategic insights in manufacturing and distribution sectors.

Core Skills Extracted

• Accounting oversight and reconciliations
• Month-end financial closes
• Shipping/Free Trade Zone expertise
• QuickBooks and inventory proficiency
• Bilingual communication
• Budget and cash flow analysis
• Strategic collaboration
• Regulatory compliance

Why Join Us?

Robert Half connects you to this exceptional opportunity at a stable, family-oriented company offering long-term careers and succession potential. Enjoy robust benefits including percentage-paid medical coverage, 2 weeks vacation (increasing to 3), sick/personal days, 401k, perks, and free parking. Work in vibrant Miami, FL, with hybrid flexibility and growth prospects in a supportive environment. This Assistant Controller role isn't just a job—it's a pathway to leadership in manufacturing and shipping finance. Apply now through Robert Half for Miami accounting careers that deliver impact and reward.

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