Vice President of Finance

About the Role

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 highly visible role with significant influence across the business, reporting directly to the President/CEO.

The Vice President of Finance will provide leadership for all financial operations, overseeing accounting, financial planning and analysis, cash flow management, inventory finance, banking relationships, and strategic business initiatives. This role serves as a key business partner to executive leadership, driving profitability, operational efficiency, and scalable growth.

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 the annual budgeting process.
• Present financial results to the Board of Directors.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial processes, and systems infrastructure.
• Manage and mentor accounting and finance staff.

Requirements

• 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.