VP, Finance and Strategy

Overview

Founded in 1967, Image

FIRST® is a leading healthcare services organization. Acquired by private equity firm Calera Capital in 2018 and subsequently recapitalized in 2023 through a continuation fund vehicle, Image

FIRST has undergone rapid growth in its transformation as the largest national healthcare linen rental and laundry services provider. The Company serves 25,000+ outpatient and hospital customers through a nationwide network that includes 85 sites and 650 delivery routes. The leaders in infection prevention, Image

FIRST prides itself on improving both staff and patient experiences through a premium product offering and white-glove service model.

Vice President, Finance & Strategy

Location:

Atlanta

Reports to:

CFO of Field Operations

In this highly visible senior role, you will serve as a true strategic business partner to the Region Vice President and Division CFO. You will be embedded in the business — not behind the scenes — leading financial strategy and planning, driving a financial operating rhythm and guiding key decision-making. Covering six production facilities and ten distribution points in key markets across the South Atlantic region, your work will directly influence patient care quality, cost optimization and customer experiences.

The ideal candidate will have a deep finance background, exceptional leadership and collaboration skills and a demonstrated ability to serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership.

• Partner at the highest levels:
  Collaborate with the Regional Vice Presidents and CFO to set financial strategy, uncover growth opportunities, and solve operational challenges.
• Bring insights to life:
  Use data to tell compelling stories — identifying risks, highlighting opportunities, and driving better decisions around pricing, customer profitability, and market expansion.
• Standardize and streamline:
  Help drive a consistent operating rhythm across locations with unified KPIs, clear business reviews, and actionable reporting.
• Advise local leaders:
  Be the go-to finance voice on the ground — guiding site leaders on capital investments, labor planning, and go-to-market strategy.
• Own the numbers:
  Lead the regional budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking processes in collaboration with site operations and the extended Finance team.
• Prepare leadership for what’s next:
  Contribute to monthly and quarterly reports and help shape the insights presented to senior management and the Board of Directors.

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• MBA in finance/strategy is a plus
• CPA is a plus
• Prior private equity portfolio company experience is a plus
• At least 7-10 years of progressive finance experience, with a strong focus on FP&A in a corporate or multi-site environment
• A sharp, strategic mindset — able to see both the big picture and the financial details
• Confidence working directly with senior leaders — you're not afraid to speak up, challenge assumptions, and guide decisions
• Outstanding analytical skills — you make data clear, actionable, and impactful
• Experience in operations-heavy or healthcare-related businesses is preferred

Required Competencies and Characteristics:

• Thrives in a high growth, fast-paced environment
• Effective leadership and organizational skills
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills
• Strategic thought partner with strong ability to consume and distill information into executable actions
• Demonstrated self-starter; able to work both independently and in a heavily team-oriented environment
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and drive decision-making through data
• Delivers high quality work product/results within established deadlines
• Role model Our Values
• Be Safe:
  Keep yourself and those around you safe
• Be Honest:
  Be guided by truthfulness in all you do
• Be Respectful:
  Value those you come in contact with
• Be Remarkable:
  Create a positive moment with every interaction

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Pet, legal, and hospital indemnity insurance
• 401k (match)
• Paid Time Off package
• Great company culture
• Collaborative team environment

EOE / Drug-Free Workplace

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are fueled by the talent, passion, and diversity of our associates.