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Vice President Finance

Pemberton & Associates
Bangor, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

Pemberton & Associates has been retained by Prentiss & Carlisle for their Vice President of Finance Search.

Founded in 1924 , Prentiss & Carlisle is a leading forest management and timberland services fourth-generation owned firm. Managing approximately 1 million acres across Maine, New York, and Ontario, Prentiss & Carlisle provide expert stewardship, operational efficiency, and long-term value to landowners.

With a dedicated team, the firm combines tradition and innovation to ensure sustainable forestry and maximize returns for their clients. Located in a beautifully restored historic home in downtown Bangor, the headquarters reflect Prentiss and Carlisle’s deep roots and commitment to excellence. The Vice President of Finance would be joining an organization that has been trusted to manage, enhance, and protect timberland investments for over 100 years.

Below is the job description. The role offers a competitive base compensation and benefit package. Should this be of interest to you, contact Cate Rafferty at cmr@pembertonhr.com for more information or apply below. Pemberton and Associates is a second-generation owned executive search firm, with over 30 years of experience working with clients throughout New England.

Role :

Vice President of Finance – Reporting to the President

Responsibilities :

  • Implementing and maintaining the company’s financial and accounting systems, processes and controls.
  • Ensuring compliance with GAAP.
  • Overseeing the supervision, training and evaluation of the accounting department staff of 4 full-time employees.

Accountabilities :

  • Direct and oversee the financial operations of the company, including operating performance, cash management, payroll, accounting, insurance, AP / AR, job costing, long‐range forecasting, and budgeting.
  • Provide analysis, insight and advice on operational performance to the President and business unit managers for sound decision making for the firm. Develop internally compiled reports and metrics to provide useful information for management of the business.
  • Oversee the treasury function and review the corporate cash position and cash management techniques and recommend investment alternatives.
  • Maintain relationships with bankers, external accountants and insurance agents. Negotiate with the company’s commercial banks to borrow and service debt as needed. Administer corporate insurance policies.
  • Direct the establishment of the company’s annual operating and capital budget for approval by the Board.
  • Monitor performance monthly against the budget and meet with appropriate managers to identify measures to close gaps.
  • Supervise the creation of client financial information, reporting, budgets, and provide insight and guidance in client decision making.
  • Analyze general economic, business and financial conditions and their impact on the policies and operations of the company and its clients.
  • Work closely with the President and business unit managers to analyze potential new business opportunities and / or acquisitions. Perform financial and tax due diligence, as needed.
  • Work with the President and Human Resources Director on financial management and oversight of employee benefit and compensation plans.
  • Assess, provide recommendations and evaluate the financial performance of the organization with regard to long‐term operational goals, budgets and forecasts.
  • Prepare and present monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports including monthly profit and loss by division, actual vs. budget by division and provide recommendations.
  • Responsible for the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and federal tax returns.
  • Competencies :

  • A bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in finance, accounting, or economics is required. A master’s degree or additional professional designation (e.g. CPA or CMA) is preferred.
  • A minimum of seven years of accounting, audit, and financial experience required with a demonstrated familiarity with accounting principles and corporate taxation.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of broad-based financial functions in addition to financial accounting standards required.
  • Demonstrated management and supervisory experience with strong interpersonal skills required.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills required.
  • Experience in timber accounting, timberland, forestry, or construction is a plus.
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