Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

We are a private equity-backed specialty building products platform focused on the distribution of products to the commercial construction industry. Operating through a network of leading regional distributors, we combine local customer relationships with the financial resources, technology, and operational capabilities of a national organization. With a strategy centered on organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and operational excellence, we are seeking an experienced and hands-on VP of Accounting to join our leadership team.

The VP of Accounting is responsible for the accounting operations of the company, including the production of periodic financial statements, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of internal controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure role that reported results comply with GAAP. This position will provide financial oversight and support to CFO on all accounting matters.

• Lead, organize and facilitate the monthly close process as well as manage and compile the annual budget and periodic forecasts across multiple entities.
• Champion improvements in the financial reporting process and the informational outputs of those processes such that operating management is well informed and have the financial information they need to identify opportunities, risks, and problems.
• Assure that all individuals, teams, and the organization at large have the financial information and tools they need to manage against plans and assure effective financial controls.
• Interface with and communicate to outside auditors, private equity investors, banks, company and corporate management and other stakeholders in relation to monthly reporting and accounting issues.
• Manage the mergers and acquisition financial process related to opening balance sheet, net working capital, and purchase price accounting.
• Advise company management on all questions and problems relating to financial and accounting applications to assure accuracy and consistency.
• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organization structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Management and development of subordinates.

The ideal candidate will be a hard-working, take-charge person with excellent judgment. The successful candidate will have a track record of optimizing team performance and is committed to driving the company’s overall financial results. More specifically, the candidate will require the following qualifications and experience:

• 7-10 years’ experience of demonstrated finance leadership.
• Experience working in a private equity-backed industrial services business or a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting and reporting, cash management, financial statement analysis, forecasting and transactional pricing.
• Prior experience synthesizing, analyzing, and presenting data, and history of analyzing actual results against plan and determining and explaining variances.
• Demonstrated success designing and improving a Finance organization’s practices, processes, procedures, and organizational structure.
• Outstanding analytical skills, a high degree of intellectual curiosity, and the ability to engage with senior leaders in addressing complex business issues and making recommendations from analysis.
• Demonstrated success building high-performance teams and developing people
• Working knowledge and experience with an enterprise-wide ERP system
• Outstanding communication and talent leadership skills, as well as a strong business acumen.
• Education. Undergraduate degree is required, with a preference for a BS / BA in accounting, finance, or a related field. A CPA is plus, but not required.

The candidate will be a dynamic problem-solver with a passion for playing a key role in an environment that promotes continuous improvement while maintaining impeccable integrity. They will be a hands-on leader capable of mentoring the accounting and…