VP of Finance

Kforce's client, a well-established and growing privately held organization in the Cranston, RI area, is seeking a strategic and hands-on VP Finance to lead all aspects of finance and accounting. Reporting directly to ownership, this executive leadership role offers the opportunity to influence business strategy, drive financial performance, and optimize operations while overseeing the company's accounting, reporting, banking, and cash management functions. Mostly an on-site position and ideal for a finance leader who enjoys combining high-level strategic decision-making with active involvement in day-to-day accounting and operational finance. This client offers salary and great benefits. Duties:

• Partner with ownership to drive financial strategy, growth initiatives, and long-term planning
• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Oversee month-end close, accounting operations, and inventory accounting
• Analyze business performance and provide financial insights to leadership
• Manage banking relationships, lenders, auditors, and external partners
• Ensure compliance, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
• Drive process improvements, ERP enhancements, and operational efficiencies
• Lead and mentor the accounting and finance team while supporting continued business growth
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and accounting operations
• Experience within a privately held, entrepreneurial, or family-owned business environment is highly preferred
• Asset-based lending experience is a plus
• Proven ability to communicate financial concepts effectively to executive leadership and non-financial stakeholders
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills