Controller / VP of Finance

Motive Workforce; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Equity participation

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Motive Workforce seeks a hands-on Controller/VP of Finance in Tampa, FL, to lead two growing, PE-backed entities. You will direct accounting, close processes, treasury, and intercompany activities, while partnering with executive leadership to drive profitability and automation.

The role offers a hybrid schedule, access to CEO/CFO, potential equity participation, and a path to shape financial strategy across two businesses.

Qualifications

• Hands-on finance leader with Controller/VP of Finance experience.
• GAAP, month-end close, general ledger, reconciliations.
• Cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, working capital management.
• Experience with QuickBooks and improving financial processes.
• Lead a small accounting team while staying actively involved in daily operations.
• Advanced Excel and strong financial analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of accounting and financial operations across two businesses.
• Lead month-end close, financial reporting, general ledger, reconciliations, and intercompany accounting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, treasury, and working capital.
• Prepare financial reports and provide insights for executive decision-making.
• Oversee banking relationships, weekly cash reporting, audits, and financial compliance.
• Lead and mentor a team of three accounting professionals.
• Improve accounting workflows, strengthen internal controls, and introduce automation.
• Optimize QuickBooks processes and leverage ERP technology for financial visibility.
• Partner with executive leadership to support growth and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

Cash flow management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel

Intercompany accounting

ERP systems

Financial analysis

Tools

SYSPRO

QuickBooks

Job description

Controller / VP of Finance

Join an exciting, fast-paced consumer products company where innovative products, evolving trends, and growing market demand create a dynamic business environment!

Ready to take your finance career to the next level with an opportunity where you can truly make an impact?

We're partnering a profitable, fast-growing, private equity-backed company looking for an experienced Controller / VP of Finance to help drive their next phase of growth!

This is an exciting opportunity to join a financially strong, expanding business where you'll have direct access to executive leadership,

the autonomy to make decisions, and the opportunity to put your ideas into action.

You’ll lead an established accounting team, help shape financial strategy, and build on recent investments in technology, automation, and process improvements.

With a competitive salary, potential equity participation, a hybrid schedule, and the opportunity to play a key role in two growing organizations,

this is much more than your typical Controller position!

If you're a hands-on financial leader who wants to have a voice, make an impact, and grow with the business, we'd love to hear from you!

Your Return on Investment

• Base Salary: $140,000–$180,000, DOE
• Hybrid Schedule: Four days onsite, one day remote
• Potential Equity Participation for highly qualified candidates
• Direct exposure to the CEO/CFO and executive leadership
• Opportunity to lead financial operations across two profitable, growing businesses
• Medical insurance, 401(k) with company match plus other perks

What You’ll Be Doing

• Take ownership of accounting and financial operations across two businesses.
• Lead month-end close, financial reporting, general ledger, reconciliations, and intercompany accounting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, treasury, and working capital.
• Prepare financial reports and provide insights that support executive decision-making.
• Oversee banking relationships, weekly cash reporting, audits, and financial compliance.
• Lead and mentor a team of three accounting professionals.
• Improve accounting workflows, strengthen internal controls, and introduce additional automation.
• Optimize QuickBooks processes and leverage ERP technology to improve financial visibility.
• Partner with executive leadership to support continued growth and profitability.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• Significant accounting and finance leadership experience as a Controller, VP of Finance, Director of Finance, or similar.
• Strong hands-on experience with financial statements, month-end close, general ledger, reconciliations, and GAAP.
• Proven experience managing cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and working capital.
• Experience with QuickBooks and improving financial processes.
• Ability to lead a small accounting team while remaining actively involved in daily operations.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work onsite in Oldsmar, FL, four days per week.

Even Better If You Have

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, or other inventory-intensive industries.
• Background with private equity-backed or privately held companies.
• Experience managing multiple entities and intercompany accounting.
• Familiarity with SYSPRO or similar ERP systems.
• Success implementing accounting automation, improving reporting, or strengthening financial controls.
• CPA designation or advanced degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience supporting growing businesses through financial or operational transformation.

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