Senior Manager Finance (Tampa, FL Based)

Baldwin Group Colleague•Tampa, FL

11d

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Finance provides strategic direction, operational leadership, and accountability for the financial performance of one or more major finance functions, such as FP&A, Controllership, Revenue, or Corporate Finance. The role translates enterprise strategy into financial plans and execution roadmaps, oversees planning and performance management, and partners with executive and business leaders on financial performance, risk, investment, pricing, cost structure, and capital allocation. It owns significant budgets and financial outcomes and may help shape functional and firm-wide strategy. The role leads through Directors and Senior Managers, manages teams and financial resources, and ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, internal finance policies, and COSO-aligned control frameworks. It oversees close, reporting, analysis, audit readiness, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across finance processes, data, systems, and controls. The Senior Manager also represents Finance in cross-functional initiatives and develops finance leaders and succession plans. The position is based in Tampa, Florida.

Requirements

Expert knowledge of core finance and accounting disciplines and systems, including financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, internal controls, and performance management.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SOX, and COSO internal control principles, with experience in regulated environments.
Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex finance teams through subordinate leaders and influence outcomes through others.
Advanced strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to address complex, ambiguous, and multidimensional business challenges.
Intellectual curiosity about implementing AI in the finance function and ability to lead through change.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
Demonstrated experience leading others with accountability for large teams and complex operations.
Bachelor's degree in finance required, or a comparable mix of education and experience.
At least 10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or accounting.

Nice To Haves

Experience in insurance, financial services, or other highly regulated environments.
MBA, advanced degree, and/or additional certifications.
Experience using Workday Financials, HCM, and Adaptive.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for assigned Finance functions, aligning work with firm strategy, financial objectives, and regulatory requirements.
Translate enterprise and functional strategy into multi-year financial plans, operating models, and execution roadmaps.
Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and performance management, ensuring accurate and insightful results and outlooks.
Partner with executive leadership, business unit leaders, and functional heads on growth, investments, pricing, cost structure, and capital allocation decisions.
Lead through Directors and Senior Managers by setting goals, priorities, and performance standards across multiple teams.
Own and manage significant budgets within the Workday Adaptive platform and financial resources, with appropriate controls, monitoring, and accountability.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal finance policies, SOX requirements, and COSO-aligned internal control frameworks.
Oversee financial close, reporting, and analytical processes for assigned areas, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness.
Identify financial risks and opportunities and implement mitigation plans, scenario analyses, and sensitivity modeling.
Drive continuous improvement and transformation across finance processes, data, systems, and controls, including automation and standardization.
Represent Finance in cross-functional initiatives, system implementations, regulatory reviews, and audit engagements.
Develop, coach, and retain high-performing finance leaders and build succession plans and a strong leadership bench.
Foster accountability, rigor, ethical judgment, and continuous improvement across the finance organization.