Position Summary

The Vice President of Finance is the senior financial leader responsible for driving financial strategy, planning, and performance across the organization. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role oversees the Controller and accounting team while owning FP&A, cash management, and strategic decision support. This individual partners closely with leadership to improve profitability, manage growth, and build the financial infrastructure needed to scale the business to future goals.

Lead, Manage, Accountability (LMA)

Lead the finance and accounting functions with clarity and alignment to company goals
Manage the Controller and accounting team to ensure strong execution and efficiency
Hold the team accountable to deadlines, KPIs, and financial performance
Foster a culture of ownership, discipline, and continuous improvement
Serve as the financial leader and strategic partner to the executive team

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Leadership

Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling across all divisions
Analyze performance vs. plan and provide actionable insights
Partner with operations leaders to improve profitability and efficiency

Cash Flow & Capital Management

Own cash flow forecasting and liquidity management
Improve cash conversion cycles and working capital performance
Work closely with owner and COO to oversee banking relationships and capital allocation decisions

Financial Strategy & Decision Support

Translate financial data into strategic recommendations
Support pricing, margin improvement, and growth initiatives
Provide scenario analysis and decision support to leadership

Accounting Oversight & Financial Integrity

Oversee the Controller and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting
Maintain strong internal controls and compliance
Review financial statements and key metrics for accuracy

Operational Finance & Performance Management

Develop and track KPIs (gross margin, job profitability, labor efficiency, etc.)
Improve visibility into job costing, WIP, and project performance
Partner with operations to drive financial outcomes

Systems, Process Improvement & Scalability

Improve financial and operations systems, reporting, and data visibility
Build scalable processes to support growth to $100M+
Drive automation and efficiency across finance and operations workflows

Team Development & CFO Readiness

Build and develop a high-performing finance function
Identify future hiring needs (accountants, finance analysts, etc.)
Establish structure and processes to support a future CFO

Requirements / Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
7–12+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience
Experience leading finance functions in construction, landscaping, or field service industries strongly preferred
Strong background in FP&A, cash flow management, and operational finance
Experience overseeing accounting teams and working closely with company leaders
Deep understanding of job costing, WIP, and project-based financials
Proven ability to build financial models and translate data into actionable insights
Strong leadership, communication, and business partnering skills
Experience scaling processes and systems in a growing organization
High level of ownership, accountability, and strategic thinking

Work Environment:

This position is full time in office.

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