Financial Director (Tampa)

Were Hiring: Finance Director | The Illuminate Group | Tampa, FL | Full-TimeJob Title: Finance DirectorLocation: 8405 Benjamin Rd Suite F, Tampa, FL 33634Company: The Illuminate GroupWorkplace Type: Full-Time | In-OfficeWebsite: OverviewThe Illuminate Group is a Tampa-based cold chain logistics company specializing in the last-mile, mail-order pharmacies and pharmaceutical manufacturing industries. Founded in 2012, The Illuminate Group delivers specialized expertise to its customers through passive packaging design and engineering, product testing and logistics services. As we continue to scale, we are seeking a Finance Director to collaborate with the companys founders to drive strategy and create a strong infrastructure to enable the company to scale.Position OverviewThe Finance Director will play a critical management role overseeing FP&A, Treasury, Controllership, and Financial Reporting. This individual will be responsible for enhancing and optimizing the companys financial infrastructure to support growth and operational efficiency to provide better data for decision making and addressing risks and opportunities. While the initial focus will be on finance, there may be project management that relates to overseeing outsourced HR, IT, and Legal functions by leveraging a strong support structure already in place at the sponsor.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Leadership & StrategyDevelop and execute a financial strategy and related budget aligned with business objectives and long-term growthOversee and refine FP&A, Treasury, and Controllership functionsProvide financial insights and strategic recommendations to the CEO, COO and leadership teamEnsure strong cash flow management, KPI reporting, and financial forecastingScaling & Operational ImpactImprove and streamline existing financial processes, systems, and reporting structures to support scalabilityEnhance financial planning systems to drive efficiencies and support data-driven decision-makingCollaborate with the engineering and sales teams to create financial projections for new projects/customer opportunitiesFuture Growth & Cross-Functional LeadershipAs the company scales, take on additional responsibilities related to HR, IT, Legal, and Business OperationsBuild and mentor a high-performing finance team as the function expandsFoster a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture within the organizationRequired QualificationsProgressive finance leadership experienceStrong expertise in FP&A and Financial Reporting and comfort working with or in Controllership and Treasury functionsExperience and enjoyment working in high-growth environmentsDemonstrated ability to work individually as well collaboratively and cross-functionallyPossesses intellectual curiosity, a desire to understand the business, and wants to proactively identify areas to support the team and drive value creationExceptional communication and project management skills, with the ability to influence stakeholdersNice to HavesPrivate equity-backed portfolio company experienceExperience with ERP implementation and financial systems optimizationMBAWhy Join Us?Youll be part of a company where Finance is viewed as a critical function that doesnt just report the results but rather is also helping create the strategyOpportunity to build a team and have significant influence and impact in a high-growth environmentWork in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture with a highly driven team that has strong financial backing, proven products, and an active customer baseCompetitive compensation, benefits, and long-term career growth opportunitiesBe a part of an industry-leading, research driven company that solves complex cold chain logistical challenges for their customers

Created: 2025-09-22