Finance Manager

Finance Manager – Strategic Projects

Dallas, TX – Hybrid (4 days onsite)

Compensation: $115k–$130k base + 10% bonus

One of Vaco’s PE‑backed Distribution clients with over $1B in revenue is seeking a Finance Manager – Strategic Projects to support enterprise‑level initiatives during a period of continued acquisition‑driven growth. This newly created, high‑visibility role reports directly to senior finance leadership, offering meaningful exposure to the C‑suite and private equity partners.

The environment is fast‑paced and evolving—ideal for someone with strong analytical skills who enjoys building models, driving insights, and contributing to strategic decision‑making with a clear long‑term growth trajectory.

• Partner with senior finance leadership on large‑scale strategic initiatives and special projects
• Build and maintain complex financial models to support business decisions and investment analysis
• Analyze and manipulate large data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Support acquisition‑related analysis and integration initiatives
• Prepare and present financial insights to executive leadership and private equity stakeholders
• Respond to ad hoc financial requests from the C‑suite and investors
• Assist in the preparation of executive‑level presentations and reporting materials
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with accounting, operations, and leadership teams

• 4–6 years of progressive experience in finance
• Background in investment banking, consulting, public accounting (with transition to finance), or corporate finance strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field required; MBA preferred
• Advanced Excel skills required, including building and manipulating financial models (macros and advanced formulas preferred)
• Experience working with large ERP systems;
  Net Suite experience a plus
• Exposure to Power
  
  BI or Tableau preferred
• Proven experience supporting strategic initiatives or special projects with tangible outcomes
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, high‑growth, PE‑backed environment
• Strong executive presence with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive, proactive, adaptable team player with a desire to grow within the organization

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. As required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job…