VP of Financial Operations

Description:

The VP of Financial Operations is a senior leadership position responsible for the financial health, operational efficiency, and strategic reporting of the organization. Reporting directly to the CFO, this leader owns the end-to-end financial operations function, from accounting and controls to treasury, and cross-functional business partnering. The ideal candidate brings deep technical finance expertise, a builder's mindset, and the executive presence to influence decisions at the highest levels of the company.

Financial leadership & strategy

• Partner with the CFO and executive team to develop and execute the company's financial strategy, annual operating plan, and long-range financial model
• Provide data-driven insights and scenario analysis to guide capital allocation, investment decisions, and operational trade-offs
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP

Financial planning & analysis

• Own the company-wide budgeting and forecasting process, including consolidation across all business units
• Build and maintain financial models that support strategic planning, M&A evaluation, and board-level reporting
• Deliver clear, actionable variance analysis and management reporting packages to senior leadership and the Board of Directors

Accounting & Controls

• Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and revenue recognition
• Maintain and strengthen the internal control environment; lead audit readiness and manage relationships with external auditors
• Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and regulatory requirements

Treasury & Cash Management

• Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and banking relationships
• Oversee risk management practices including insurance programs, foreign exchange exposure, and debt covenant compliance
• Optimize working capital and ensure the company maintains appropriate reserves and credit facilities

Operations & systems

• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, systems, and workflows to improve speed, accuracy, and scalability
• Lead evaluation, implementation, and optimization of ERP and financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Workday, SAP)
• Establish KPIs and operational dashboards that give the business real-time visibility into financial performance

Team leadership

• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing finance and accounting team
• Foster a culture of accountability, intellectual curiosity, and continuous improvement
• Serve as a trusted business partner to HR, Legal, Sales, and Operations leadership

Requirements:

• 12+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 4 years in a senior leadership role
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; MBA or CPA strongly preferred
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Proven experience managing financial operations in a high-growth, complex environment (SaaS, technology, or PE-backed preferred)
• Track record of building and scaling finance teams and systems
• Strong executive communication skills — able to translate complex financial data into clear narratives for non-finance audiences
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, ERP systems, and business intelligence tools
• Experience supporting board reporting, audit processes, and investor relations a plus