VP Finance; Head of Finance

Compensation & Location

Location:

St. Louis, MO (Onsite)

Salary: $180,000–$210,000 + 25% bonus

• Lead all aspects of the Finance organization, including accounting, treasury, tax, compliance, credit, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Serve as the senior finance leader and strategic business partner to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, providing financial guidance to support company growth and long-term objectives.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP and the timely delivery of accurate financial statements and analysis.
• Develop, implement, and strengthen financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and reporting processes to support operational excellence.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes while providing insights into business performance, cost management, and profitability.
• Oversee the company's credit function, customer credit policies, banking relationships, cash flow, and financing activities.
• Coordinate external audits, tax planning, and compliance activities while maintaining strong relationships with banking partners, auditors, and financial advisors.
• Mentor, develop, and lead a high-performing finance team while fostering collaboration across departments.
• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate strategic initiatives, business plans, investments, and operational improvements.
• Drive continuous process improvements, financial system enhancements, and operational efficiencies across the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• CPA or CMA designation required.
• 7+ years of progressive financial leadership experience with responsibility for accounting, financial planning, and strategic finance.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with a hands-on approach in a lean organizational structure.
• Experience managing banking relationships, treasury functions, credit operations, and external audits.
• ERP experience required;
  Epicor experience is a plus.
• Strong executive presence with exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams, drive process improvements, and support business growth.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, family‑oriented culture.