About the Job
About the Job:
Imerza, an innovative tech company, is searching for an experienced financial professional to perform all accounting and reporting functions at its Sarasota, Florida headquarters. Imerza is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Together Group which is headquartered in London, England.
Summary: The Head of Finance and Accounting is a key person at Imerza, responsible for financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting operations, and compliance. This position plays a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, effective reporting, and robust forecasting while providing strategic financial guidance to support business growth and profitability. This position will report to the CEO.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Leadership:
- Develop and execute the financial strategy compatible with the demands and requirements of the parent company.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to provide insights and recommendations based on financial data and metrics.
- Drive strategic initiatives that enhance financial performance and operational efficiency.
FP&A Leadership Responsibilities:
- Lead the company effort to run the forecasting and budgeting processes.
- Conduct in-depth variance analysis to monitor performance against profitability goals and recommend corrective actions.
- Support the sales team in project pipeline development analysis and service contract reviews.
- Implement and deploy key analytical reports that provide real-time insights into financial performance.
Accounting Operations:
- Perform the day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, account reconciliations, cash management, general ledger, and financial reporting.
- Ensure the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
- Strengthen internal controls and processes to mitigate financial risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Perform the periodic closing and reporting processes and necessary reconciliations.
- Coordinate with outside accountants to prepare and file necessary tax returns on state and federal level.
Compliance and Risk Management:
- Ensure adherence to GAAP, and other relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and mitigate financial risks through proactive analysis and controls.
- Oversee audits and coordinate with external auditors to ensure compliance and transparency.
Team Development:
- Promote professional development and a culture of continuous learning.
- Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and accountability among department team members.
- Assist with performance evaluations and support staff development through coaching and training.
- Maintain organized HR files and records to ensure compliance and efficient access to employee information.
Skills/Experience Required:
- CPA, or equivalent professional certification/experience, required.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in progressive finance, FP&A, accounting.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
- Strong analytical skills, excellent business acumen, and meticulous attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks.
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (i.e. Power BI) preferred.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS); experience in software/technology industry preferred.
- Public accounting experience a plus.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred