Vice President of Finance & Shared Services

Position Summary

UG2 is seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President of Finance & Shared Services to support and partner with operations across the Central, Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast regions. This role will serve as a key financial leader, driving performance, supporting growth, and ensuring financial discipline across a geographically dispersed, labor-intensive services business.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership
  Partner with regional and operational leaders to drive financial performance, profitability, and growth initiatives
  Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
  Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) across multiple regions
  Ensure alignment between financial planning, accounting results, and overall company performance

• Corporate Accounting & Controller Oversight
  Lead and develop the Corporate Controller and accounting organization (direct report)
  Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  Ensure preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements and related reporting
  Own technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, accruals, and policy development
  Maintain and enhance internal controls environment (including audit readiness)

• Operational Finance & Business Partnership
  Act as a trusted advisor to regional leadership teams across Central, Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast markets
  Develop and monitor KPIs related to labor efficiency, margin performance, and contract profitability
  Drive financial planning and analysis processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning

• Financial Planning & Analysis
  Analyze variances and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
  Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting and analytics

• Labor & Cost Management
  Manage and optimize labor cost structures, including wage, overtime, and staffing models
  Ensure alignment between operational performance and financial outcomes
  Partner with HR and operations on workforce planning and productivity initiatives

• Process Excellence & Automation
  Drive continuous improvement across finance operations, with a focus on high-volume, repeatable processes
  Identify opportunities for automation in time capture, payroll, billing, AP, and financial close activities
  Reduce manual work, cycle times, and error rates while improving service reliability to both our internal and external customers

• Compliance, Controls & Risk Management
  Ensure strong internal controls across all financial processes, including payroll, billing, accounts payable and financial reporting
  Maintain compliance with multi-state regulations, labor laws, union agreements, and client audit requirements
  Support internal and external audits related to finance operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
• Prior experience in facility management, janitorial, security, staffing, or other labor-intensive service industries strongly preferred
• Proven ability to partner with operations in a multi-site, geographically distributed environment
• Strong expertise in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Deep understanding of labor cost drivers and contract-based business models
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
• Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves leadership style
• Data-driven decision maker
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and regions
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

About UG2

Founded in 2012, UG2 is privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. At UG2, we set the standard in facility services through our relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence. We take pride in exceeding client expectations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Every team member is integral to shaping our strategy and driving our mission. By embodying our commitment to service excellence, they directly contribute to UG2's growth and our reputation for delivering unparalleled results in a client-focused industry.