VP of Accounting Job in Milwaukee, WI

Senior Vice President of Accounting & Finance

A well-established, multi-location consumer services organization is seeking an accomplished Senior Vice President of Accounting & Finance to lead its Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis functions. This executive will serve as a strategic partner to the Division President and executive leadership team, helping drive financial performance, operational excellence, and long-term growth. Based in the greater Milwaukee area, this position reports directly to the Division President and plays a key role in shaping financial strategy across a geographically diverse business.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on financial performance, growth initiatives, and operational strategy.
• Lead accounting, finance, FP&A, and internal control functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
• Develop and execute budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, capital planning, and financial risk management processes.
• Partner with leadership on enterprise initiatives, capital allocation decisions, and performance improvement efforts.
• Oversee financial modeling, scenario planning, and KPI reporting to support business decisions.
• Evaluate capital investments, operational enhancements, technology initiatives, and growth opportunities.
• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and analysis to executive leadership.
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a key contact for auditors, lenders, and other external financial partners.
• Build and develop high-performing accounting and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally within entertainment, hospitality, retail, consumer services, or other multi-unit operating environments.
• Experience leading accounting and finance organizations within a larger corporate or publicly traded company.
• Strong FP&A, financial modeling, forecasting, and business partnership experience.
• Deep knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, internal controls, and governance practices.
• Experience managing finance and accounting operations across multiple locations.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and business analytics platforms.
• Ability to work onsite in the greater Milwaukee area.

Preferred Leadership Attributes

• Strategic and results-oriented
• Highly analytical and detail-focused
• Strong business acumen
• Collaborative and influential leader
• Decisive, resilient, and accountable
• Proven team builder and mentor

Compensation

Competitive executive compensation package, including bonus opportunity and comprehensive benefits.