VP of Finance

Exempt position reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. The Vice President of Finance will lead financial strategy, planning, and reporting for all Ameribrands, LLC companies, providing executive-level oversight of the Controller and Accounting organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of the Controller and Accounting function; ensure balanced workloads, efficient processes, and appropriate staffing across the accounting organization
• Partner with the CFO to develop annual budgets, multi-year financial plans, and rolling forecasts for all Ameribrands, LLC companies
• Work with Director of Mergers and Acquisitions to provide reporting including scenario modeling, capital planning, and profitability analysis by brand/entity
• Manage cash flows and treasury function, including cash forecasting, working capital management, and liquidity planning across entities
• Build and manage banking, lender, and capital-provider relationships
• Ensure compliance with loan covenants and reporting; lead covenant compliance strategy and serve as primary point of contact for lenders on financial matters
• Support capital structure decisions, financing transactions, and, as applicable, M&A due diligence and integration
• Assist with implementing new strategies and process improvements, and lead cross-functional initiatives that improve financial infrastructure, systems, and controls
• Adhere to and ensure organization-wide adherence to GAAP and proper accounting standards/policies
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial packages, board/ownership reporting materials, and ad hoc analyses for executive decision-making
• Interact and follow-up with senior operations and project leadership regarding job contract values, estimates, and job financials
• Research and resolve complex job costing, revenue recognition, and margin issues; establish job costing policy and standards
• Provide oversight of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger functions through the Controller
• Preparation of consolidated financial statements across all brand entities; review and approve statements prepared by the Controller
• Prepare Review Job P&L statements prepared by the Controller/Accounting team and translate results into strategic guidance for Project Teams and executive leadership
• Perform executive-level review of monthly and quarterly variance analysis of expenses and financial performance against budget/forecast
• As needed: maintain General Ledger schedules and reconcile balance sheet accounts; prepare and enter journal entries; prepare financial statements and support schedules; prepare Job P&L statements and review with Project Teams; bank reconciliations
• Perform monthly variance analysis of expenses
• Participate in, perform, and/or lead ad-hoc projects as needed
• Oversee commission calculation methodology and review for accuracy at the policy level
• Assist as primary executive liaison to external auditors, tax preparers, and lenders; oversee audit strategy and resolution of significant findings
• Improve efficiency of month-end close processes to ensure monthly timelines are met for reporting
• Ensure proper sales tax, income tax, and other regulatory compliance across all entities
• Present financial results and strategic recommendations to the CFO, ownership, and/or Board as required
• Develop, mentor, and build the finance and accounting organization, including succession planning for key roles
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to analyze accounts, identify variances and unusual trends, and interpret results at a strategic, enterprise-wide level
• Financial presentation experience at the executive/board level
• Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally contributing to team success
• Able to effectively handle multiple projects concurrently
• Detail-oriented, highly motivated with a strong work ethic and quality orientation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of business processes and impact of such processes on accounting procedures, including identifying control risks
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Flexible work schedule to manage workload
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical competency
• Self-starter, highly organized, and able to work well with individuals at all levels
• Able to work independently and as part of a team; work well under deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and manage accounting/finance personnel, including a Controller-level direct report
• Experience managing lender, bank, and/or capital-provider relationships, including covenant negotiation
• Strategic and forward-looking financial acumen; ability to translate financial data into business strategy for executive leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred
• 5–15 years of related work history, including prior experience in a senior accounting or finance leadership role (e.g., Controller or above), preferably in a construction, manufacturing, and/or job costing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills required
• 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check
• Prior experience overseeing or mentoring accounting/finance staff (e.g., a Controller or similar role) strongly preferred
• Access to reliable transportation to reach customer locations
• Ability to travel 10-25% of time

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is required to use hands to type, handle, or feel objects, tools, and computer controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Laptop provided
• Full benefits package including vacation, health, dental, 401(k) with matching potential
• Bonus and incentive programs for the department