• VP of Finance

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Lakeland, FL)


    Description

    Robert Half is currently recruiting on a confidential basis for a Vice President of Finance to join a privately held, multi-entity organization headquartered in Central Florida. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to executive leadership and offers the opportunity to have a meaningful impact across accounting operations, financial controls, and enterprise-wide process improvement. Our client is seeking a hands-on finance executive who combines strong technical accounting expertise with a practical, business-oriented mindset. The ideal candidate will bring experience overseeing multiple legal entities, managing teams, and partnering closely with operations, sales, and executive leadership to support growth and operational excellence.

     

    This position provides overall leadership for accounting and financial operations across several related privately held companies. The VP of Finance will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, maintaining compliance with GAAP, and strengthening internal controls. In addition, this leader will oversee daily cash management activities, including banking relationships and line-of-credit compliance, while driving timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.

     

    Beyond core accounting, this role plays a critical part in improving systems, processes, and reporting infrastructure. The VP of Finance will serve as a key advisor during ERP optimization initiatives, support acquisition-related accounting activities, and act as the primary liaison with external auditors and lenders.

     

    This role offers a blend of strategic influence and operational ownership. The successful candidate will join a stable, privately held organization with an established leadership team, clear expectations, and the ability to shape finance operations as the business continues to evolve. It’s an excellent opportunity for a senior finance professional who enjoys being close to the business and leading through partnership, accountability, and trust.

     

    If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the qualifications, please apply and call Brian Upshaw at 813-259-7602, referencing job number 01070-0013366632.

    Requirements

    + A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or MBA preferred

    + Progressive accounting experience with increasing leadership responsibility

    + Proven success managing accounting teams and developing talent

    + Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and multi-entity accounting

    + Experience supporting audits, external reporting, and lender requirements

    + Comfort operating in a distribution, manufacturing, or project-driven environment

    + The ability to balance attention to detail with a broader strategic perspective

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

    Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

     

    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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