VP of Finance POST NUMBER: 456446

Position: Vice President of Finance

Industry: Industrial Services
Location: Raleigh, NC

Overview

A rapidly growing industrial services organization is seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of Finance to lead financial planning and analysis across multiple operating companies. This newly created role will support continued expansion through acquisition and play a key part in building out the finance function in Raleigh. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of FP&A and accounting experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a builder mindset to help scale systems, processes, and teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, cash and expense management, and consolidated financial statements
• Ensure timely and accurate GAAP-compliant financial reporting and audit readiness
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes; analyze P&L performance and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership
• Develop and implement financial controls and processes to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with financial regulations
• Mentor and lead a growing finance team, including offshore AP/AR support
• Drive financial due diligence and integration of newly acquired businesses
• Standardize financial processes across operating companies to support aggressive growth goals
• Collaborate with commercial and operational teams to improve efficiency and profitability

Qualifications

• 8 years of progressive finance experience in service-based or related industries
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business; MBA or Master’s preferred
• CPA preferred
• Experience with ERP systems such as Sage Intacct or NetSuite
• Proven success managing finance operations across multiple geographies or entities
• Strong understanding of both FP&A and accounting operations
• Background in M&A due diligence and integration, including purchase accounting
• High emotional intelligence and collaborative leadership style
• Ability to travel to the Raleigh office 1–2 days per week and to operating sites 1–2 times per month

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.