VP/Director of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an accomplished finance leader to guide accounting and financial planning activities for a multi-entity organization in Roanoke, Virginia. This position plays a central role in delivering reliable financial insight, strengthening operational performance, and supporting executive decision-making with clear analysis. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on leadership style, strong technical finance expertise, and the ability to build effective partnerships across business functions.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the full accounting cycle, including ledger oversight and the timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Produce and evaluate financial statements, reconciliations, and consolidated reports to ensure accuracy across multiple business units.
• Maintain a disciplined control environment by overseeing financial policies, compliance standards, and internal procedures.
• Lead company budgeting efforts, rolling forecasts, cash planning, and variance reviews to support financial stability and growth.
• Assess key financial drivers such as revenue trends, cost performance, margin results, and customer profitability to identify opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate with senior leaders on pricing strategy, capital allocation, and operational decisions by translating financial data into actionable recommendations.
• Manage, coach, and develop finance and accounting team members to elevate performance and strengthen organizational capability.
• Improve reporting workflows, financial processes, and system usage to increase efficiency, consistency, and visibility.
• Support financial activities spanning multiple entities and business segments while ensuring standardized reporting practices.• At least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, general ledger management, month-end close, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting.
• Proven ability to oversee finance operations across more than one entity, division, or business unit is preferred.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, financial compliance practices, and accounting processes.
• Advanced Excel capabilities with the ability to organize, analyze, and present complex financial information effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to both executive leadership and non-financial stakeholders.
• Certification such as CPA or CMA is a plus.