CFO Finance & Accounting

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.
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.
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.
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.

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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.