Vice President Finance (Baltimore)

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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