Vice President Finance

Vice President of Finance

Location: Dunwoody, GA - Local Preferred

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Position Overview

The Baer Group is seeking a visionary and strategic Vice President of Finance to guide the financial strategy and organizational direction during an exciting growth phase. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the leadership team, Controller, and private equity stakeholders, this role emphasizes financial leadership, strategic advisement, and enterprise-level oversight rather than day-to-day execution.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of financial expertise, business acumen, and executive presence—serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Controller, and leadership team to help shape the company’s growth, investments, and value creation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Serve as a principal financial advisor to the CEO, Controller and Backoffice team, providing thought leadership and insights to guide business strategy and resource allocation.
• Lead the company’s financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting efforts with a focus on strategic alignment and long-term value creation.
• Establish and maintain enterprise-level KPIs, dashboards, and analytics to support executive decision-making.
• Drive scenario modeling, risk management, and capital planning to support corporate strategic initiatives and transformation.

Organizational Oversight & Governance

• Provide oversight and leadership for the finance organization, ensuring strong internal controls, financial integrity, and compliance across the enterprise.
• Sponsor process optimization initiatives across financial systems, data management, and reporting frameworks in collaboration with department leads.
• Guide and mentor finance leaders in key operational functions (accounting, FP&A, compliance), empowering them to execute efficiently and effectively.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and reporting efficiencies within Unanet and other core systems.

Capital Strategy & Risk Management

• Advise on capital structure, financing strategy, and capital deployment in alignment with company objectives and investor expectations.
• Maintain strategic banking and investor relationships, serving as the company’s financial representative in capital-related discussions.
• Oversee enterprise risk management policies including insurance, regulatory compliance, and financial covenant adherence.

Corporate Development & M&A

• Serve as a strategic partner in identifying, evaluating, and integrating acquisition opportunities.
• Lead financial diligence, modeling, and synergy assessments in partnership with Corporate Development and PE sponsors.
• Advise on pre and post-acquisition integration planning and financial performance optimization.

Stakeholder Engagement & External Relations

• Act as the primary liaison with private equity sponsors, ensuring transparency, alignment, and responsiveness in financial communications.
• Oversee external partnerships including auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel with a focus on governance and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with external reporting obligations and financial regulations, including all covenant and investor reporting.
• Work directly with Controller and private equity partners to support capital reporting and diligence requirements, report on financial operations and forecasts, and submit monthly reports to operational systems such as iLevel.

Professional Qualifications

• 12 years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably within professional services, consulting, or staffing industries.
• Deep understanding of growth-stage businesses, private equity-backed environments, and project-based revenue models.
• Track record of success advising executives and boards on financial performance, M&A, capital markets, and operational strategy.
• Experience leading through organizational transformation, scaling, or M&A integration.

Leadership Traits & Cultural Fit

• Executive-level presence with a high degree of business judgment, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• A strategic thinker who provides clarity and direction in ambiguous environments.
• An empowering leader and mentor who builds high-performing teams and promotes collaboration across the enterprise.
• Values transparency, accountability, and proactive communication.

Why Baer Group?

Baer Group is a trusted partner to global enterprises in the delivery of high-impact technology services. We’re committed to delivering excellence for our clients, and we’re just as committed to building a high-integrity, values-driven team. This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the financial future of a purpose-driven business with momentum.