Vice President Finance

Vaughan Executive Partners has partnered with a growing client who is seeking a Vice President of Finance to serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and oversee the organization’s finance and accounting functions. The Vice President of Finance will develop and execute financial strategies that support growth, profitability, and long-term business objectives. The role will provide strategic financial leadership while overseeing financial planning and analysis, reporting and compliance, treasury and cash management, accounting operations, and team development.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who can partner effectively with executive leadership while maintaining strong financial controls, operational discipline, and regulatory compliance.

• Develop and implement financial plans, budgets, forecasts, and financial models aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Conduct ongoing financial analysis to assess business performance, identify trends, and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Provide insightful financial reporting, analysis, and presentations to executive leadership.
• Oversee the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations, accounting standards, GAAP, and internal financial policies and controls.
• Oversee retirement and profit-sharing plan compliance, including annual plan audits and required tax filings, while coordinating with external vendors and service providers.
• Manage cash flow, cash forecasting, working capital, and overall treasury activities.
• Manage organizational investments in accordance with established investment policies and risk parameters.
• Establish and maintain relationships with banks and financial institutions and support financing and investment activities.
• Develop strategies to manage financial risk and optimize returns on investments.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team while establishing clear expectations and fostering a high-performing work environment.
• Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, operational accounting, and inventory control.
• Partner with senior accounting leaders to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions and adherence to internal controls.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline financial operations, improve efficiency, and strengthen controls.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop long-term financial strategies aligned with organizational growth objectives.
• Evaluate potential investments and business opportunities and provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor industry trends and economic conditions to identify financial risks and opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in senior-level finance or accounting leadership.
• Experience in the convenience retail, fuel, or multi-unit retail required.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash management.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, financial regulations, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience overseeing accounting operations and leading a finance/accounting organization.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, coach, mentor, and retain high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business judgment skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to executive leadership.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High level of integrity, credibility, and professional judgment.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to delegate effectively while maintaining accountability for financial performance and operational execution.