Finance Manager (FP&A and Accounting)

Job Description

Job Description

WE ARE MINDFUL, ORIGINAL, & BOLD
At Phospholutions, our mission is simple.  We are enhancing the efficiency of global phosphorus use. Phospholutions, Inc. is an award-winning and venture-backed agtech start-up company enhancing global phosphorus use. Phospholutions is experiencing exponential growth after the commercial launch and now rapid global expansion of our proprietary RhizoSorb® technology. This technology helps to lower the environmental impact of fertilizers and is optimizing the use of inputs for growers resulting in better plant health.

Supported by years of university research, extensive field testing, and backed by leading industry investors, our team is focused on the global expansion of RhizoSorb® technology. To support our team, we are hiring a Finance Manager (FP&A and Accounting). This is an on-site position at our company’s office in Saint Petersburg, FL and will report to our Chief Financial Officer.

If you bring strong analytical curiosity, impeccable attention to detail, sound judgment, and a proactive and collaborative approach to problem‑solving and thrive in a fast‑paced, growing organization, we encourage you to apply!

JOB OBJECTIVE
The Finance Manager is responsible for leading all financial planning, analysis, and core accounting operations across our organization. This role owns budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, management reporting, and financial close processes and providing accurate, timely, and insightful information to guide operational and strategic decisions. The Finance Manager partners closely with cross‑functional teams, manages a small accounting/finance team, and collaborates with external accounting, audit, and tax partners.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/QUALIICATIONS/ABILITIES

• Mastery of financial modeling, quantitative analysis, and ability to distill complex data into clear insights
• Strong business acumen and exceptional communication skills, including the ability to present confidently to senior leadership
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and consistency in financial models and accounting processes
• Demonstrated collaboration across Commercial, Operations, R&D, and other cross‑functional teams
• Ownership mindset with a proactive, hands‑on approach to managing both strategic and operational work
• Strong critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to challenge assumptions constructively
• Excellent project management skills with ability to balance multiple priorities
• Self‑driven, accountable, and able to work independently

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field
• 5 to 8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, consulting, or related fields
• Proven FP&A experience including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Experience working with external auditors and tax advisors
• Hands-on accounting experience and involvement in financial close
• Familiarity with KPIs, dashboards, and board-level reporting
• Experience driving automation and process improvements
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred:

• Experience managing finance or accounting staff
• Strong strategic mindset supporting scenario analysis, pricing, and capital allocation
• Experience in growth-stage, manufacturing, or industrial environments scaling finance operations in high-growth or manufacturing environments
• Experience with ERP systems, BI tools, and SQL
• MBA, CPA, CMA or CFA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to manage monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP-compliant close processes
• Understanding of general ledger, reconciliations, AR/AP oversight, and tax support
• Knowledge of multistate payroll regulations and accurate oversight of payroll compliance and tax regulations
• Ability to maintain and improve internal controls and accounting policies
• Capacity to mentor and guide finance staff while managing workload allocation
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel occasionally
• Willingness to work flexible hours during peak periods
• Ability to work primarily on-site with hybrid options after onboarding
• Strong professional judgment and personal accountability
• Ability to work independently while supporting cross-functional teams

SALARY RANGE
The anticipated annual salary range is $85,000–$110,000. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

POSITION LOCATION
This role is in Saint Petersburg, FL with a hybrid work schedule (three days in office, two days at home) after orientation and onboarding is completed.

TO APPLY
Tell us why you are interested in this position and your desired salary in the cover letter section of this posting. Include your resume, answer a few questions, then click submit. It’s that easy to apply right now! 

• This is an IMMEDIATE opportunity, BUT we are looking for an awesome new team member, so the position will remain open until filled
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This company does not sponsor applicants for work visas
• The Company reserves the right to alter, change, modify and/or terminate this job posting at any time without notice, or obligation. No recruiters, please; principal applicants only

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The job is primarily performed indoors in a traditional office setting; The employee is constantly required to talk, hear, stand, or sit for extended periods of time while using a computer, telephone or other productivity devices to communicate with other personnel and conduct business. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently, uses hands to: finger, handle, feel or operate objects and computer keyboards. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, squat, turn/twist, and smell. The employee must frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 10 pounds and/or occasionally lift, carry, push or pull up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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Phospholutions, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, familial status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to  View email address on ziprecruiter.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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