Interim VP of Finance & Accounting

Vice President of Finance & Accounting

Industry: HVAC Manufacturing / Industrial Manufacturing

Ownership:
Private Equity‑Backed

Location:

[HQ / Hybrid]

Reports To:

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Partners With:
Private Equity Sponsor, Board of Directors

Base Pay Range

$100.00/hr - $125.00/hr

Role Overview

The Vice President of Finance & Accounting will serve as the senior financial leader for a private equity‑backed HVAC manufacturing company, responsible for end‑to‑end finance and accounting operations. This role plays a critical part in driving financial discipline, operational visibility, and scalable infrastructure to support growth, margin expansion, and value creation.

The ideal candidate combines hands‑on accounting leadership with strong FP&A and operational finance capabilities
, and has experience operating in a PE‑owned manufacturing environment with a focus on EBITDA improvement, cash flow optimization, and readiness for exit.

Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to the CEO and executive leadership team.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes aligned with PE value‑creation objectives.
• Provide financial insights to support pricing, capacity planning, product mix, and capital investment decisions.
• Prepare board‑level reporting packages and present financial results, KPIs, and variance analysis.
• Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, cost accounting, inventory accounting, revenue recognition, and month‑end close.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Manage consolidated reporting across legal entities, facilities, and operating units.
• Own external audits, tax compliance, and coordination with third‑party advisors.

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

• Lead standard costing, variance analysis, and margin reporting across manufacturing operations.
• Partner with operations leadership to improve cost visibility, labor efficiency, scrap reduction, and inventory turns.
• Ensure accurate BOMs, routings, overhead absorption, and work‑in‑process accounting.
• Support make‑vs‑buy analysis and supply chain optimization initiatives.

Private Equity & Board Reporting

• Deliver robust financial reporting and KPI dashboards tailored to PE sponsor expectations.
• Support lender reporting, covenant compliance, and working capital metrics.
• Assist with diligence, refinancing, add‑on acquisitions, and integration efforts.
• Drive financial readiness for future liquidity events (sale or recapitalization).

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Own cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and treasury management.
• Optimize working capital through inventory, AR, and AP management.
• Partner with operations and supply chain to improve cash conversion cycle.

Systems, Controls & Scalability

• Strengthen internal controls and financial policies appropriate for a PE‑backed environment.
• Lead ERP optimization or implementation (manufacturing ERP experience strongly preferred).
• Improve financial processes, close timelines, and data accuracy.
• Ensure SOX‑like discipline and audit readiness, even if not formally required.
• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing finance and accounting team.
• Establish clear roles, performance expectations, and professional development paths.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience.
• Proven experience in manufacturing
  , preferably HVAC, industrial, or engineered products.
• Strong background in cost accounting, inventory management, and operational finance.
• Experience working in a private equity‑backed company or similarly performance‑driven environment.
• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP and financial controls.
• Hands‑on leader comfortable operating at both strategic and detailed levels.

Preferred

• Experience with multi‑plant or multi‑entity manufacturing environments.
• ERP implementation or optimization experience (e.g., Net Suite, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor).
• M&A integration or add‑on acquisition experience.
• Experience preparing companies for exit.

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Temporary

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Manufacturing and HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing

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