Confidential VP or SVP of Finance

Our client, a large, hyper-growth construction and infrastructure services company, is seeking a VP or Senior Vice President of Finance/Accounting to provide strategic leadership across accounting operations, technical accounting, payroll, and financial controls.

North San Jose, CA. This role is on-site five days per week. Will consider relocation assistance.

This executive-level role will help scale the finance organization, modernize processes, and strengthen the systems and infrastructure needed to support continued growth. The ideal candidate combines deep technical accounting expertise with experience leading large teams and transforming complex financial operations.

• Provide executive leadership across general accounting, payroll accounting, technical accounting, and related finance operations
• Oversee balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other general ledger activities
• Strengthen internal controls, improve the financial close, and ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial information
• Serve as a senior advisor on technical accounting matters and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Provide accounting guidance for complex and non-routine transactions, including potential business combinations
• Lead the modernization and scaling of a large, high-volume payroll function through technology, automation, and improved workflows
• Develop finance and payroll leaders while establishing clear accountability, performance standards, and succession plans
• Partner with Treasury, FP&A, and executive leadership on strategic initiatives, financial risks, and operational priorities
• Provide oversight and support for treasury activities, cash management, and related financial processes
• Lead change-management initiatives that improve systems, standardize procedures, and create scalable finance infrastructure

• Extensive finance and accounting leadership experience within a large, complex organization ($5B+ in revenues)
• Construction and/or manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading sizable, multi-level teams across general accounting, payroll, or related finance functions
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, internal controls, financial close, and balance sheet management
• Proven experience scaling accounting and high-volume payroll operations through technology, automation, and process transformation
• CPA strongly preferred, along with public accounting experience and the executive presence to advise senior leadership on complex financial matters

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by 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;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that 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.