VP of Finance

Vice President of Finance

Reports To:

Chief Executive Officer
Department:
Finance & Accounting
Direct Reports: 20 (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Finance Operations)

The Vice President of Finance will provide strategic financial leadership and operational oversight for the company’s global finance organization. This role requires a hands‑on executive with strong controller experience, capable of managing and mentoring a team of 20 while driving process innovation, efficiency, and standardization across accounts receivable, accounts payable, and reporting functions.

The ideal candidate is a forward‑thinking leader who leverages technology to simplify complex workflows and implement scalable financial systems in a growing corporate environment.

• Lead, develop, and mentor a finance team of 20 across AR/AP and general accounting functions.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Design and implement new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline accounting operations and strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with executive leadership to drive financial strategy, forecasting, and long‑term planning.
• Evaluate, select, and deploy financial technologies and automation tools to optimize efficiency.
• Oversee cash‑flow management, working‑capital optimization, and global financial transactions.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal audit standards.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, HR, and IT to align financial processes with organizational goals.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to simplify, modernize, and digitize financial operations.
• Support integration of new systems and global business units as the organization scales.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership, including controller‑level experience.
• Proven success managing large accounting teams (15+).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and corporate finance best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to simplify and innovate within financial processes.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and data‑analytics tools.
• Experience implementing or upgrading ERP systems;
  Sage and/or Quick Books experience a plus.
• Global or multi‑entity financial operations experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

• Process‑driven, tech‑forward, and highly analytical.
• Hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, evolving corporate environment.
• Collaborative executive with strong problem‑solving and mentoring skills.
  
  Passionate about driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.