What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Finance position at Las Vegas Petroleum?
We are a rapidly growing operator of full-service truck stop/travel centers, quick-serve restaurants, and truck care facilities across multiple states. With over 34 travel centers, and 100 restaurant units, the company serves thousands of drivers and travelers every day. Known for operational excellence and customer-focused innovation, they are on a mission to scale nationally while maintaining strong regional roots.
Position Overview:
The Vice President of Finance is a strategic, operationally minded executive leader responsible for driving the company’s financial planning, reporting, and growth strategies, capital markets program of capital growth for the company’s financial needs This role oversees all finance functions, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, capital planning, and risk management. The VP of Finance will partner directly with the CEO and executive leadership team to support strategic capital needs decision-making across all divisions of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Partner with executive leadership to evaluate new market expansions, capital projects, and operational initiatives.
- Develop and execute financial strategies to support rapid growth while maintaining profitability and operational efficiency.
Operational Finance & Business Analytics
- Oversee unit-level financial performance across all travel centers, restaurants, and truck care operations.
- Implement strong financial modeling and scenario analysis to inform operational & growth decisions.
Capital & Risk Management
- Manage relationships with banks, auditors, insurers, and outside investors (if applicable).
- Support capital allocation decisions, including equipment purchases, location development, and real estate investments.
- May mitigate financial risk by overseeing insurance policies, internal audits, and compliance initiatives.
Team Leadership & Development
- Foster cross-functional collaboration with Operations and Real Estate/Development.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining their qualifications and leadership philosophy (resumes without a cover letter will be automatically disqualified). Qualified applicants will be contacted for an initial phone interview.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred).
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience
- Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced, high-growth, operational environment.
- Experience with real estate finance a must.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with franchise models, fuel retail, or service center operations.
- ERP system implementation or integration experience (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Oracle).
- Knowledge of cost accounting, unit economics a plus.
- Comfortable working in a hands-on, entrepreneurial culture.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive base salary: (commensurate with experience)
- Bonus potential
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match)
- Annual merit increases and performance reviews
