Description
Position Summary
The Vice President of Finance / Controller is a senior executive responsible for leading the organization’s financial strategy, operations, and compliance. This role ensures fiscal health, drives growth through strategic planning, and provides financial insights to support executive decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Through ad hoc and forecast reports, advise executive leadership on investments, risk management, and capital allocation.
- Partner with operations, sales, and business unit leaders to educate and advise strategy based upon prior and projected financial outcomes.
- Accounting & Controllership
- Oversee all aspects of accounting operations, including general ledger, revenue recognition, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, and consolidations.
- Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Manage the monthly close process and enhance controls to reduce close cycle time while improving accuracy.
- Maintain and enhance the company’s internal control environment and accounting policies.
- Maintain and enhance the company’s accounting and FP&A systems for reliability and efficiency.
- Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Lead the preparation of internal and external financial reports, board packages, and audit materials.
- Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.
- Implement internal controls and risk mitigation strategies.
- Operational & Cross-Functional Support
- Partner with operations, sales, and business unit leaders to implement financial processes that drive operational plans.
- Partner with executives on financial due diligence and integration for potential M&A activities.
- Performance Monitoring
- Analyze financial performance and recommend cost optimization measures.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems.
- Analyze financial trends to discover business opportunities.
- Other Key Responsibilities
- Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization
- Monitor liquidity and financial risk to ensure the company’s financial stability.
- Manage, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Implement training and best practices to advance finance and accounting team capabilities and workflow efficiency.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration; MBA preferred.
- Experience: 7+ years in finance or accounting with progressive leadership roles.
- Certifications: CPA or equivalent highly desirable.
- Skills:
- Strong strategic planning and analytical abilities.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and compliance standards.
- Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Demonstrated creative and critical thinking skills
- Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Environmental and Working Conditions:
- Works under a variety of conditions in facilities and offices.
- Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work
- Some travel may be required