VP of Finance

Overview

The Vice President of Finance serves as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, overseeing all financial and accounting functions to ensure the company’s continued growth, profitability, and long-term value creation. This role combines hands-on financial management with strategic planning, supporting both day-to-day operations and future expansion initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy in alignment with overall business goals.

• Provide insight and recommendations to the CEO and ownership group on financial performance, risk management, and capital allocation.

• Support strategic initiatives including M&A, financing, and new business ventures.

• Build and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team that scales with company growth.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.

• Establish and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets.

• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, tax advisors, and other financial partners.

Operational Excellence

• Partner with department heads to develop budgets, monitor KPIs, and improve operational efficiency.

• Drive process improvements in cash flow management, inventory control, and working capital optimization.

• Implement systems and reporting tools to enhance financial visibility and decision-making.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local tax and regulatory requirements.

• Oversee insurance coverage, banking relationships, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Monitor key financial risks and develop proactive mitigation plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in a privately held or private equity–backed environment.

• Proven track record in building financial infrastructure, managing growth, and driving profitability.

• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Sage, QuickBooks Enterprise, or similar).

Compensation

• Competitive base salary

• Performance-based bonus

• Equity or long-term incentive potential (depending on ownership structure)

• Comprehensive benefits package