Director of Finance

Vaco Financial specializes in the permanent placement of accounting and finance professionals of all levels and industries. We have a team of experienced accounting professionals on staff that makes it their responsibility to educate you on the market, present you with job opportunities to explore, and ensure that the right decision is made regarding your future career. We pride ourselves in providing you with a professional and confidential search. Please visit our website to see a sample of the positions we are currently recruiting for.


We are currently recruiting for a Director of Finance for a growing and well-established Richmond-area organization.


This position will report to the CEO, act as the senior finance leader, manage a small accounting team, and serve as the liaison with the parent company.



RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, providing financial analysis and decision support.
• Prepare management reporting packages, forecasts, KPI reporting, and variance analyses.
• Partner with operational leaders to monitor project performance, profitability, and financial results.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversee financial planning, working capital, and cash management activities.
• Coordinate audit, tax, banking, and other external financial relationships.
• Drive process improvements, reporting enhancements, and operational efficiencies.
• Supervise and mentor accounting and finance staff.
• Assist with special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
• 5 years of accounting, finance, or FP&A leadership experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with large ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Experience within project-based, construction, manufacturing, industrial, or service environments.

Our client offers a very strong comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401k, and paid time off.


Please email your resume in MS Word to Isabel.franks at Vaco for review and consideration.


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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).

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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.