<p>We are looking for an experienced finance leader to join our team in St. Petersburg, Florida, in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This role will oversee core financial operations, guide a small team, and provide strategic support to senior leadership in a Department of Defense-focused environment. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment across reporting, controls, budgeting, and audit readiness, along with the ability to develop staff and support a growing organization. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct day-to-day finance activities across reporting, analysis, budgeting, and compliance to support business performance and operational goals.</p><p>• Lead and mentor a team of approximately five employees, including coaching, performance oversight, and support for staffing decisions in partnership with leadership and HR.</p><p>• Build, refine, and enforce financial controls that protect assets, monitor spending, assess liquidity, and strengthen accountability across the organization.</p><p>• Partner with senior leaders to review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results and provide clear insight into trends, risks, and business performance.</p><p>• Prepare and interpret financial metrics such as margin performance, cost structure, break-even outcomes, and other indicators used to evaluate fiscal health.</p><p>• Collaborate with departments such as operations, human resources, information technology, and other business functions on budgeting, approvals, and financial governance for key initiatives.</p><p>• Coordinate audit preparation activities and ensure financial records, reporting practices, and supporting documentation meet applicable regulatory and contractual requirements.</p><p>• Oversee month-end close processes, financial reporting deliverables, and cash flow forecasting to maintain accurate and timely visibility into company performance.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Financial Analyst/Manager in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. This position focuses on evaluating project performance, building detailed financial insights, and helping leadership make well-informed investment decisions. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to forecasting, transaction analysis, and process enhancements that strengthen financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Monitor the financial results of active projects and identify key trends affecting overall performance.</p><p>• Develop sophisticated financial models that assess cash flow scenarios, ownership structures, and expected returns.</p><p>• Prepare analytical materials and investment summaries to support review of prospective opportunities by senior decision-makers.</p><p>• Produce recurring project forecasts and help coordinate capital planning activities, including funding requirements.</p><p>• Analyze monthly budget-to-actual results and explain material variances across developments and investments.</p><p>• Conduct targeted financial reviews for potential acquisitions, developments, or other strategic transactions as needed.</p><p>• Recommend and implement improvements that streamline workflows, increase automation, and enhance reporting efficiency.</p><p>• Provide financial analysis and decision support to senior executives on project and investment matters.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a permanent position. If you are interested, please reach out to Zoe Slater.</p>