VP of Finance

Creative Financial Staffing has been exclusively retained by a IT Service company to identify a VP of Finance to join their team.

Overseeing a team of 5, the VP of Finance will have hands on responsibility for the daily operations of the accounting/finance function while partnering with the CEO to drive the strategic financial growth of the company.

Why the VP of Finance opportunity?

The Company: Fast growing IT Service company with over $70M in revenue.

transitioning from an entrepreneurial stage environment to a sophisticated financial organization.

The Growth: Profitable company with consistent 25% year-over-year growth.

They are expecting to grow organically through the addition of new business lines.

Opportunity: As the company’s first financial executive, The VP of Finance will be charged with building out the accounting/finance infrastructure to support the run rate of the company.

The Exposure: The VP of Finance will be expected to provide business and operational analysis, strategic insight, and tactical financial support to be an effective business partner and trusted advisor to the Founders (CEO and President) and private equity partners.

The VP of Finance responsibilities include but are not limited to: Reporting to the President and overseeing a staff of 5, the VP of Finance will have responsibility for the oversight of all aspects of the day-to-day financial management of the company including: the preparation of the monthly financial package; management of GL accounts, annual audit and submission of government and related tax returns; and financial planning.

Provide financial and operational metrics and analytics to executive management.

Develop and implement business process improvement initiatives and strategies.

Increase the company’s ability to anticipate business issues and drive good decision-making through sound financial management.

Further develop guidelines and processes corresponding to the rapid growth of the company.

Continually review accounting policies and procedures to ensure that the company is compliant with GAAP and statutory accounting Implement reliable forecasting tools (P&L, cash flow and balance sheet).

Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance C.P.A., M.B.A.

or master’s degree in finance is preferred, but not required.

10 years of total experience.

Must have hands-on experience working in an accounting and financial management function in a high growth company.

Experience in the software/tech industry, service/project-based industry or resale industry (reseller of software) Experience establishing and implementing process improvement initiatives within a high growth environment.

Experience working for a Private Equity Backed company as a Portfolio VP of Finance desired but not required.

If no prior PE experience, then must have comfort dealing with debt on the books.

Experience establishing and implementing process improvement initiatives.

Experience developing and implementing metrics/KPIs around the organizations functions.