Vice President

Have you ever said, "Someday I want to run a company?" Most finance and accounting leadership roles lead to... another finance role. This one leads to President.

About the role

A respected, employee-owned manufacturing company in the Quad Cities area is seeking a Vice President who will work directly alongside the current President as part of a planned succession strategy. This is a rare opportunity to:

• Learn every aspect of running a $10M business
• Lead finance, operations, strategic planning, HR, banking, and customer relationships
• Gain Board exposure
• Help shape the future direction of the company
• Work closely with a long-tenured President during the transition
• Ultimately step into the President role

They're not looking for someone who wants to stay behind a spreadsheet. They're looking for a business leader who:

• Understands finance and accounting
• Enjoys solving problems
• Builds relationships naturally
• Can lead people through change
• Wants ownership-level responsibility

The company is employee-owned (ESOP), has approximately 50 employees, and has a strong history of promoting leaders who earn trust and respect throughout the organization.

This isn't a Controller role with a bigger title. It's an opportunity to learn how to lead an entire business and eventually take the top seat.

Requirements

• Demonstrated executive leadership experience within manufacturing or a related business environment
• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting with the ability to translate numbers into business strategy
• Proven ability to oversee multiple functional areas, including operations, planning, and people leadership
• Effective problem-solving skills with sound judgment in complex business situations
• Strong relationship-building abilities with employees, customers, financial partners, and leadership teams
• Experience leading teams through change while maintaining engagement and trust
• Interest in taking on ownership-level responsibility and progressing into a top executive leadership role

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• Company 401(k) plan enrollment for contract/temporary professionals

Quad Cities Area