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Vice President of Accounting & Finance
Job Description
Vice President of Accounting & Finance
Greater Tampa Bay Area, FL
Compensation: Up to $160,000 plus bonus
This is the perfect opportunity if you’re an accounting and finance leader who loves building clarity from complexity. You thrive in multi-entity environments where the numbers tell a story. You care about strong controls and the people who uphold them. You’re energized by modernizing processes and elevating the close. You know partnership with operations is where value is created. And you’re ready to lead an accounting organization to its next level within the manufacturing/distribution industry.
You will lead all accounting and finance operations across a portfolio of related, privately held entities. You’ll own the integrity of financial records, GAAP compliance, daily cash and credit facility stewardship, the general ledger and close calendar, and the design and enforcement of robust internal controls and policies. This executive role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, partnering closely with operations, sales, and supply functions to drive accuracy, speed, and actionable insight.
What You’ll Do
- Direct accounting operations across multiple entities with rigorous GAAP compliance.
- Own daily cash positioning, liquidity planning, and credit facility utilization within policy limits.
- Lead and develop AP, AR/Credit, and General Accounting teams; set goals and coach performance.
- Embed a service-focused partnership model with Operations, Sales, and Procurement.
- Design, document, and monitor internal controls; remediate gaps and enforce policy adherence.
- Drive process standardization and automation to improve speed, accuracy, and control.
- Govern chart of accounts, close calendar, and the integrity of the general ledger and subledgers.
- Deliver timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with variance analysis.
- Prepare lender and management reporting packages, including covenant/collateral reporting.
- Review account reconciliations and key analytics to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Champion enterprise financial system enablement and data quality through implementation/optimization.
- Coordinate external reviews/audits and act as primary liaison with auditors and financial partners.
What You’ll Bring
- Education: Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or MBA preferred.
- Experience: 8+ years of progressive accounting experience; 5+ years leading teams with increasing scope; senior-level ownership supporting multiple entities.
- Deep knowledge of GAAP, multi-entity accounting, and close governance.
- Experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment a major plus.
- Demonstrated success building, developing, and retaining high-performing accounting teams.
- Proven cash, liquidity, and credit facility management experience.
- Strong internal control design, risk mitigation, and policy enforcement background.
- M&A exposure (acquisition integration, financial readiness, control alignment) a plus.
- Partnership mindset with Operations, Sales, and Procurement to drive business results.
- Familiarity with product- and project-driven environments (manufacturing/distribution/project work a plus).
- High attention to detail paired with strategic, big picture thinking and uncompromising ethics.
- Proficiency with mid-market/enterprise financial systems and data integrity best practices.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Make an enterprise-wide impact: Lead the finance backbone for a multi-entity portfolio.
- Shape the roadmap: Modernize close, controls, reporting, and systems for scale.
- Grow leaders: Build a cohesive team with clear goals, coaching, and career paths.
- Seat at the table: Partner directly with senior leadership and operational stakeholders.
- Principled culture: Integrity, accountability, and respect guide how work gets done.
- Real-world variety: Blend strategy with hands-on problem solving across diverse business models.
At Taylor White, we specialize in Accounting & Finance roles in Tampa Bay. Our industry knowledge, combined with our extensive recruiting experience, means we not only know what you're looking for...we know how to find it! For more information, please contact us via our website at www.taylorwhite.com.
Additional Information
Whether you're an employer seeking talent or a job candidate ready for new challenges, we can help. We're Taylor White. A recruitment firm focused exclusively on placing those in the accounting and finance field - and only in the Tampa Bay area. What's more, most of our recruiters used to be accounting professionals themselves so we're uniquely capable of understanding your needs - no matter what side of the table you're on.
From placing top-tier talent in permanent positions throughout Tampa Bay to providing access to the area's best consultants, there's a reason Taylor White is the first firm both candidates and employers turn to. We know accountants.
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