Kacey Wilcoxson
Kacey Wilcoxson is a seasoned CFO/Controller with more than 20 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, shaped by a career defined by adaptability, continuous growth, and leadership across multiple industries and regions throughout the United States. Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, she began her career as an accounting assistant at a sign company and steadily advanced through roles in accounts payable and accounts receivable management, building a strong foundation in operational finance and business fundamentals. Her early career progression was driven by performance, work ethic, and a commitment to learning every aspect of the accounting function.
Her career expanded significantly after relocating to Florida, where she served as an assistant controller and accounting manager for a spring training facility supporting the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins in Jupiter. She later transitioned into a full controller role for a growing marine construction company, where she worked closely with ownership during a period of rapid expansion. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she provided independent consulting services while also pursuing further education through the University of Florida in a virtual setting. Having relocated multiple times due to her husband’s career, she often describes her experience as similar to that of a military spouse, building new professional networks and adapting to new markets across the country.
Kacey’s career continued to evolve in Alabama, where she held senior finance leadership roles, including controller and director of finance for a nationally recognized facility management company. She is currently serving as CFO of a facility management organization operating across multiple states from Texas to the East Coast, including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Illinois, and beyond, where she also played a key role in launching a new Florida entity. In her current role, she oversees compliance, finance, and HR functions, manages audits, and leads a major systems implementation, while directly supervising finance, compliance, and accounting team members. Known for her hands-on leadership philosophy—never asking her team to do what she has not done herself—she emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and problem-solving. Throughout her career, she has consistently driven measurable results, including revenue growth and cost reduction, contributing to significant expansion for multiple organizations, including growth from $600,000 to $60 million in backlog for one Florida-based company and substantial geographic and revenue expansion in her current role.
• Certification, Business Administration and Management, General
• QuickBooks Certification
• University of Florida - Accounting and Business Management
• National donation and time award through St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins Spring Training Facility
• Upstate CFO Council
• National CFO Council
• Florida Notary
• South Carolina Notary
• Tennessee Notary
• Humane shelter donations
• Susan G. Komen
• ALS walk in Tennessee
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my 20-plus years in accounting and finance, and the fact that I've continued to move up and increase my responsibilities based on job performance and attitude. Throughout my career, I've moved frequently due to my husband's job, which has required me to adapt and prove myself in new environments across multiple states, from Nashville to Florida to Alabama and South Carolina, and now back to Florida. Each move presented an opportunity to take on bigger roles, from accounting assistant to accounts payable manager, assistant controller, full controller, director of finance, and now CFO. I've always been willing to take on new challenges, whether that was running a marine construction company with a friend, doing consulting on my own during COVID, or spearheading the creation of a new entity in Florida. My ability to increase revenue and decrease costs has been consistent across companies. I helped one company grow from billing $600,000 in 2014 to $60 million in backlog, and at my current company, I've expanded our service area from just New England to all the way from Texas to the eastern seaboard. I also believe in leading by example with my team. I have a big rule that I don't ask any of my team to do something I don't know how to do, and if we don't know how to do it or it's a new system, we'll figure it out together.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I have ever received is that you can build a successful career in a field you truly love while also having a fulfilling family life. I’ve learned that the two are not mutually exclusive, and with intention, balance, and the right support system, it is possible to grow professionally without sacrificing what matters most personally. That perspective has guided my decisions and reminded me to pursue work that is meaningful to me while also prioritizing my family and the life I want outside of my career.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering my industry is to stay confident in your ability to define success on your own terms and not feel pressured to choose between a fulfilling career and a full personal life. You can absolutely build a meaningful professional path while also being married, raising children, enjoying grandchildren, and thriving wherever you choose to live. It takes intention, balance, and sometimes flexibility, but it is possible to have a rich and rewarding life both personally and professionally. Stay grounded in your goals, invest in your growth, and surround yourself with people and opportunities that support the life you are building.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
In my field, the biggest challenges currently include staying adaptable in a rapidly evolving landscape, maintaining strong professional connections in an increasingly digital environment, and navigating shifts in resources and expectations. At the same time, there are significant opportunities in innovation, expanding collaboration across regions, and leveraging new technologies to improve impact and efficiency. As I prepare for my move back to Florida, I also see this transition as an opportunity to reconnect with my professional network there, explore new partnerships, and position myself in a market with strong potential for continued growth and contribution.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Working hard has always been important to me, and I've demonstrated that throughout my professional career by consistently driving revenue growth and taking on increasing responsibilities. At one company, I helped grow the business from billing $600,000 in 2014 to achieving $60 million in backlog, and at my current company, I've expanded our service area significantly and even spearheaded the creation of a new entity in Florida. But equally important to me is spending quality time with my two grandchildren, who are about the most important thing in my life. My granddaughter is about 7 and is literally a mini-me. Even though they live an hour and a half away right now, and the hardest part about moving back to Florida is leaving them, I know we'll have spring break and summers together. I also love spending time with my friends and enjoying hobbies like cross-country snow skiing. We actually have property in Montana and go up there twice a year. I'm also passionate about giving back, whether that's taking food to the humane shelter, donating to causes like Susan G. Komen, or doing the ALS walk in Tennessee for my aunt.