Vice President of Finance
Job Description
Opportunity
A growing, privately held, product-focused organization in the Tampa Bay area is seeking a hands-on Vice President of Finance to join its leadership team. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to step into a highly visible role with significant influence across the business.
Position Summary
The Vice President of Finance will provide leadership for all financial operations of a growing distribution organization. Reporting directly to the President/CEO, this individual will oversee accounting, financial planning and analysis, cash flow management, inventory finance, banking relationships, and strategic business initiatives. The VP of Finance will serve as a key business partner to executive leadership, driving profitability, operational efficiency, and scalable growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead accounting and finance functions, including month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
- Develop and monitor KPIs focused on revenue growth, gross margin, inventory turns, working capital, and EBITDA.
- Partner with operations, purchasing, sales, and distribution leadership to improve business performance.
- Oversee inventory accounting, costing, pricing analysis, and vendor rebate programs.
- Prepare financial statements and executive-level reporting packages.
- Drive annual budgeting process.
- Present financial results to Board of Directors
- Strengthen internal controls, financial processes, and systems infrastructure.
- Manage and mentor accounting and finance staff.
Preferred Background
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- CPA strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
- Experience in distribution, wholesale, manufacturing, consumer products, or inventory-intensive environments.
- Strong understanding of inventory valuation, purchasing, logistics, and supply chain finance.
- Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and executive reporting.
- Proven ability to support owner-operated or privately held businesses.
- ERP experience (Sage 100 preferred).
- Experience using AI to improve workflows and data analysis.
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