Divisional VP Finance - Denver

Vice President of Finance Our client, a residential real estate development company, is seeking a Vice President of Finance to oversee the accounting, financial planning, and treasury functions for a growing regional division. Location: This role is on-site five days per week in the Denver metropolitan area. Job Description: This highly visible leadership role will serve as a strategic partner to divisional leadership, providing financial guidance on business planning, operational performance, capital allocation, and growth initiatives. The ideal candidate combines deep industry knowledge with strong financial leadership, operational insight, and the ability to develop a high-performing accounting team. Responsibilities: Oversee divisional accounting and finance operations, including financial reporting, general ledger activities, treasury, and cash management Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and review financial statements, journal entries, forecasts, and variance analyses Serve as a strategic finance partner to divisional leadership on business planning, capital allocation, operational performance, and growth initiatives Lead annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long-range planning activities for the division Analyze revenue, costs, margins, cash flow, and investment returns to identify risks and opportunities for improved performance Partner with development and operations teams on project budgets, financial projections, and investment decisions Coordinate with corporate finance teams on reporting standards, financing needs, covenant compliance, and capital requirements Oversee internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance with U.S. GAAP Improve financial systems, reporting processes, and operational procedures to increase accuracy, visibility, and efficiency Manage, mentor, and develop members of the divisional accounting and finance team Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA and/or MBA preferred 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant experience in residential development, homebuilding, or a related real estate environment Proven experience leading accounting and finance functions for a division, business unit, or comparable operation Strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, operational analysis, and U.S. GAAP Demonstrated team leadership, executive communication, and business-partnering skills, with the ability to influence operational and strategic decisions Compensation: Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to: The individual’s skill sets, experience, and training; Licensure and certifications; Office location and other geographic considerations; Other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on clickmatrix.dev . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.