Vice President Finance

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced VP of Finance to oversee

the financial operations of our manufacturing and sales organization. The ideal candidate will

have a strong understanding of accounting principles, with a strong focus on mergers and

acquisitions and running point in a sales process, including identifying potential targets, conducting due diligence, structuring deals while providing strategic financial guidance to leadership. This individual will need to have a keen eye for detail, and a proven ability to manage complex financial processes. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting:

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including income
• statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements and provide insightful analysis to
• support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and potential issues.
• Prepare and present regular financial reports to management.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive budgets and financial forecasts,
• identifying potential financial risks and opportunities.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast, and take corrective action as
• needed.
• Analyze variances and provide explanations for significant deviations.

Accounting Operations:

• Manage the day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts
• receivable, and general ledger.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards and regulations.
• Oversee the monthly and year-end close processes.

ERP System Management:

• Oversee the utilization of Sage 100 ERP system, specifically focusing on AP, AR, PO,
• SO, and Inventory Modules.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity within the ERP system.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and system optimization.

M&A Experience:

• Proven track record in executing successful mergers and acquisitions across various
• stages, from target identification running point in the sales cycle.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, including valuation analysis, scenario planning,
• and deal structuring.
• Deep understanding of due diligence processes, including financial statement analysis,
• operational assessments, and legal review.
• Excellent leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams and effectively
• communicate complex financial information to stakeholders.
• Conduct thorough financial due diligence on prospective acquisitions, analyzing financial
• statements, market positioning, and operational risks.

Team Leadership:

• Lead the accounting department.
• Provide guidance and support to team members.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a VP of Finance or similar role.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Sage 100 ERP system, with a focus on AP, AR, PO, SO, and inventory
• modules.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.