VP/Director of Finance

We are looking for an accomplished finance executive to lead the financial organization for a Contract position based in Columbia, South Carolina. This role will partner closely with senior leadership and ownership stakeholders to strengthen financial oversight, improve liquidity planning, and elevate the quality of reporting and analysis across the business. The ideal candidate will bring a hands-on leadership style, sound judgment, and the ability to build scalable processes that support informed decision-making and operational accountability.Responsibilities:• Direct the company’s core finance functions, including accounting, planning and analysis, treasury, credit, audit coordination, banking relationships, and covenant oversight.• Lead and develop key finance leaders and team members, providing guidance, setting clear expectations, and strengthening overall team performance.• Improve visibility into cash position and working capital by establishing disciplined forecasting and liquidity management practices.• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting activities to deliver timely, accurate financial insight for executive decision-making.• Review business results in depth, question underlying assumptions, and identify reporting gaps, trends, or inconsistencies that require attention.• Create a more unified financial reporting approach that delivers consistent data and supports a reliable source of truth across the organization.• Build and formalize finance processes that may have previously been managed outside the business, ensuring strong controls and efficient execution.• Partner with executive leadership on financial strategy, performance reviews, and initiatives that enhance accountability and business outcomes.• Support the effective use of financial systems and tools, including Epicor, to improve reporting quality and operational efficiency.