VP Finance
$175k - $200kBay Colony Search
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Base pay range
$175,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr
About the Opportunity
Join a small but rapidly growing industrial manufacturer that's expanding across the US with an exciting new product poised to surpass their original product line. This is a hands‑on VP of Finance role where you'll serve as a strategic partner to the President and private equity sponsor while rolling up your sleeves to manage day‑to‑day accounting/finance operations.
With just one other person in accounting/finance, you'll have the unique opportunity to build and shape the function while directly impacting the company's growth trajectory.
Note : This is a 100% on‑site position in Baltimore, MD. No remote or hybrid options available.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Reporting
- Lead month‑end close functions including journal entries and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare and maintain annual budgets and multi‑year forecasts
- Analyze budget/forecast variances and financial trends
- Present quarterly financial updates to the Board of Directors
- Manage daily cash activities and capital distributions
Compliance & Controls
- Establish and maintain effective internal controls
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
- Monitor financial covenants in debt agreements and prepare quarterly compliance reports
- Maintain strong relationships with lenders
- Manage annual financial audits, including scheduling, documentation, and auditor interactions
Strategic Partnership & Growth
- Serve as strategic financial advisor to the President and PE sponsor
- Evaluate potential acquisitions and lead integration efforts
- Partner with business leaders to develop process improvements and implement new technologies
- Drive efficiency in the accounting department through automation and best practices
Required Qualifications
Critical Experience
- 8+ years of accounting and finance experience in a small company (under $30M revenue)
- Mix of accounting and FP&A experience
- Proven ability to serve as strategic partner to CEO/President
- Strong presentation and board communication skills
- Private equity‑backed business experience strongly preferred
- Experience working at a manufacturer desired
Education
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
Personal Attributes
- Genuine desire to be part of a smaller, growing company
- Hands‑on mentality with willingness to make journal entries and handle tactical work
- Strategic thinker who can execute operationally
- Adaptable and energized by a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment
What We Offer
- Performance‑based bonus
- Equity participation
- Opportunity to build and shape the finance function
- Direct impact on company growth and strategy
- Partner with experienced PE sponsor
Benefits
- Disability insurance
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid maternity leave
- 401(k)
Location
Baltimore, MD
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Wholesale Building Materials, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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