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Director of Finance

Vaco by Highspring

Vaco is looking for a Director of Finance to join a high‑growth financial services organization experiencing significant expansion through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Reporting directly to the COO, this senior leadership role will drive financial strategy, oversee accounting and reporting functions, and partner closely with executive leadership on key business initiatives.

Responsibilities
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and long‑range strategic planning.
  • Provide actionable financial reporting, KPI dashboards, and business performance insights.
  • Oversee accounting operations, financial controls, compliance, and external audit relationships.
  • Support acquisition activity, including financial due diligence, deal analysis, and integration efforts.
  • Partner cross‑functionally with leadership to support growth initiatives and operational scalability.
Qualifications
  • 8–12 years of progressive finance and accounting experience with leadership responsibility.
  • CPA preferred; MBA a plus.
  • Experience within financial services, wealth management, or professional services environments strongly preferred.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to translate financial data into business recommendations.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving organization.
Benefits

Eligible for discretionary bonuses, medical, dental, and vision benefits, and the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, 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 applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

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