Head of Finance

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