Vice President Finance

About the Opportunity

A private equity-backed provider of specialty services supporting defense and industrial sectors is seeking a Vice President of Finance to serve as a strategic business partner to the CFO, executive leadership team, and private equity sponsors. This role will lead FP&A, treasury, M&A execution, sponsor reporting, and value creation initiatives across a multi-entity organization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the annual operating plan (AOP), long-range planning, and forecasting processes.

• Develop executive reporting for revenue, EBITDA, cash flow, and capital expenditures.

• Deliver variance analysis and actionable business insights to senior leadership.

• Manage periodic business reviews and forecasting cycles.

• Provide strategic financial analysis to support key business decisions.

Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to operating company presidents and functional leaders.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and operational decision-making.

• Develop scenario models and financial analyses to identify risks and opportunities.

• Translate financial performance into actionable operational recommendations.

Private Equity & Board Reporting

• Partner with executive leadership and ownership groups on financial performance reporting.

• Prepare board presentations, quarterly reviews, and investor materials.

• Support value creation initiatives and portfolio benchmarking efforts.

• Monitor covenant compliance and communicate business performance to stakeholders.

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Support acquisition opportunities from diligence through integration.

• Lead financial integration activities for newly acquired businesses.

• Assist with purchase price adjustments, earn-out tracking, and transaction reporting.

• Standardize reporting and planning processes across acquired entities.

Treasury & Liquidity Management

• Oversee cash management, liquidity forecasting, and working capital optimization.

• Manage revolving credit facilities and lender relationships.

• Monitor debt compliance and covenant reporting requirements.

• Support funding needs for growth initiatives and capital investments.

Capital Investment Management

• Lead capital expenditure planning and approval processes.

• Evaluate investments through ROI and financial return analysis.

• Track capital spending and project performance against plan.

• Partner with operational leaders to prioritize strategic investments.

Tax, Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate with accounting leadership and external advisors on tax strategy and compliance.

• Support annual audits and regulatory reporting requirements.

• Maintain strong financial controls and governance processes.

• Ensure compliance with lender, sponsor, and government contracting requirements.

Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Conduct performance evaluations and support career development planning.

• Build organizational capabilities to support continued growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.

• MBA and/or CPA preferred.

• 10 years of progressive finance leadership experience.

• Experience within a private equity-backed or sponsor-owned organization.

• Strong FP&A, treasury, and strategic finance experience.

• M&A diligence and post-acquisition integration experience.

• Experience managing debt facilities, liquidity planning, and covenant compliance.

• Government contracting experience (DCAA, GSA, or similar) strongly preferred.

• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.

• Proven ability to influence stakeholders across finance, operations, and ownership groups.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Direct partnership with the CFO and executive leadership team.

• Significant exposure to private equity sponsors and board-level initiatives.

• Active involvement in acquisitions and strategic growth projects.

• Opportunity to drive operational performance and enterprise value creation.

• Leadership role within a growing, mission-critical services organization.