Chief Accounting Officer

Forvis Mazars US Executive Search Practice; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars US Executive Search Practice in Florida is seeking a hands-on Chief Accounting Officer to lead accounting across multiple entities. The CAO will be a trusted advisor to the Board, communicating complex financial information clearly and effectively.

The role oversees accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, treasury, tax coordination and regulatory reporting, while driving continuous improvement and scalable processes to support growth.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CAO with deep technical accounting expertise.
• Strong business acumen and leadership capabilities.
• Experience overseeing multi-entity accounting and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, treasury, tax coordination and regulatory reporting for a multi-entity enterprise.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Board and communicate complex financial information clearly.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives and scale accounting processes for growth.

Skills

Technical accounting

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Leadership

Job description

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Chief Accounting Officer - Florida

We are seeking high-integrity, hands-on Chief Accounting Officer to join a multi-entity, private professional services enterprise. This is a unique opportunity with a highly regarded group where the CAO will be a trusted advisor to the Board, communicating complex financial information clearly and effectively.

The CAO will oversee all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, treasury, tax coordination and regulatory + statutory reporting for this complex, multi-entity enterprise. As an executive leader, the CAO will maintain strong financial controls, accurate reporting and disciplined accounting and finance practices to drive continuous improvement.

This position requires a hands-on leader with deep technical accounting expertise, demonstrated business acumen, and a proven ability to lead finance transformation initiatives, resolve complex accounting matters, and build scalable processes to drive growth. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional leader, able to develop and scale teams.