Vice President of Finance

Vice President of Finance

The Vice President of Finance is a strategic leader responsible for guiding the organization’s financial vision, ensuring long-term sustainability, and driving operational excellence. This role oversees all financial functions—including budgeting, forecasting, audit & compliance, reporting, risk management, cross‑department collaboration, and team leadership and development—while providing executive leadership with data‑driven insights to support informed decision‑making.

Financial Strategy & Planning

• Assist the Executive Vice President, Finance with long‑term financial planning, forecasting, and analysis.
• Support the development of financial strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to executive leadership.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the coordination and development of the annual budget process.
• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis and reporting.
• Work with department leaders to ensure accurate, timely financial projections.

Financial Reporting

• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and all regulatory financial requirements.
• Review and finalize internal and external financial reports.

Accounting Operations

• Supervise day‑to‑day accounting functions, including AP/AR, payroll, and general ledger.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, financial policies, and procedures.
• Ensure timely month‑end and year‑end close processes.

Audit & Compliance

• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations.
• Implement corrective actions and process improvements as needed.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Monitor cash flow and liquidity needs.
• Assist with investment strategies, banking relationships, and debt management.
• Oversee cash handling, reconciliation, and treasury functions.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage, mentor, and develop staff within the Finance Department.
• Serve as acting CFO in the absence of the Executive Vice President, Finance.
• Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Partner with operations, HR, procurement, and other departments on financial matters.
• Provide timely financial guidance to support organizational decision‑making.
• Participate in strategic initiatives and cross‑functional projects.

Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
• 7–10 years of experience in accounting, finance, management, and business administration
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Experience working in and supervising a comparable finance department
• Experience and working knowledge of accounting software, including Sage Intacct, iMIS

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent organizational and managerial skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and confidential issues
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Must understand vague and implicit instructions
• Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people and react favorably in all work situations
• Ability to analyze many variables and choose the most effective course of action for the organization at any given point in time
• Must handle new and diverse work problems on a daily basis
• Able to communicate and provide verbal feedback in a professional manner
• Ability to supervise staff and evaluate their work performance

Typical Physical Demands / Work Environment

To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation, an employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to grasp objects; reach with hands/arms; balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch; speak or listen; lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds; use close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focused vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions and the noise level is moderate.

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Details

• Seniority Level: Executive
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Finance and Sales
• Industries:
  Airlines and Aviation

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