Director of Finance & Accounting

Vaco LLC seeks a hands-on finance and accounting leader based in the Tampa area to oversee core accounting operations and drive practical financial decision support for a growing organization. This role blends month-end close ownership, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, and executive reporting with team leadership and continuous process improvement.

Role Overview

As Director of Finance & Accounting, you will lead the accounting and finance function to ensure accurate, accountable execution across reporting, controls, planning, and regulatory-related financial activities. You will also partner with operational leadership to improve processes, support profitability, and contribute to organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the accounting and finance function with a focus on accuracy, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Own the monthly close process, including financial reporting, account reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and provide reporting to executive leadership.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and related financial planning activities.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and deliver actionable business insights to support decision-making.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve processes, drive profitability, and support organizational growth.
• Manage working capital and support cash flow forecasting and planning.
• Oversee regulatory, tax, and compliance-related financial activities.
• Support strategic initiatives, including financing activities, acquisitions, integrations, and special projects.
• Drive continuous improvement across accounting processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
• Build, mentor, and develop accounting and finance team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing accounting operations and financial planning functions.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing financial statements, cash flow analysis, and executive reporting.
• Ability to operate effectively in a hands-on leadership role within a growing organization.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with business leaders and influence decision-making.

Technology & Tools

• ERP systems
• Financial reporting tools

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification
• Public accounting experience
• Experience working within privately held, high-growth, or entrepreneurial organizations
• Experience supporting multi-entity operations
• Exposure to ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and process improvement initiatives
• Experience with board reporting, strategic planning, and acquisition-related activities

Work Location & Schedule

Hybrid work environment based in the Tampa, FL area.

Compensation

Salary range: USD 125,000 to 180,000 per year.