Vice President, Corporate Finance

About the role

This highly visible executive role will lead critical corporate finance functions while partnering with senior leadership on financial strategy, liquidity, risk, and operational decisions. The position is based onsite in Baton Rouge. The company’s Metairie office may be considered for an exceptional candidate.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate financial reporting, treasury, cash flow management, lender compliance, and banking relationships
• Oversee accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under U.S. GAAP
• Prepare financial reporting and presentations for executive leadership, the Finance Committee, and Board of Directors
• Manage liquidity planning, debt covenant reporting, credit agreements, and lender packages
• Partner with leadership on capital structure, financing, enterprise risk, and strategic initiatives
• Support acquisitions and other complex corporate transactions
• Strengthen internal controls and build scalable finance processes
• Develop and mentor accounting and finance professionals
• Manage relationships with auditors, lenders, tax advisors, and other external partners

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA strongly preferred; MBA or CMA also valued
• Ten or more years of progressive corporate finance, accounting, treasury, audit, or financial reporting experience
• Leadership experience within a large, complex, multi-entity organization
• Strong command of U.S. GAAP, cash flow reporting, debt schedules, covenant calculations, and executive reporting
• Demonstrated career progression and employment stability
• Experience leading teams and managing high-stakes deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction, engineering, infrastructure, industrial services, manufacturing, energy, or another project-based industry
• Private equity-backed, leveraged, or lender-intensive environments
• Big Four public accounting experience
• Advanced ERP, reporting, treasury, and Excel capabilities