What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Finance & Business Operations position at Direct Sales Recruiting, LLC?
VP, Finance & Business Operations
Our client is a global leader in supplying products that service healthcare, hospitality and food solutions. They are seeking to hire a hands-on, business-oriented finance executive who brings strong accounting fundamentals but operates as a true partner to the business. This is not a traditional back-office finance role—this leader will sit at the intersection of finance, operations, and strategy, helping guide key decisions that impact growth, cost structure, and overall performance.
This individual will work closely with senior leadership to assess business performance, optimize financial outcomes, and bring clarity to complex operational dynamics.
Role reports to an office (M-F).
Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Build and own financial models that support business planning, forecasting, and decision-making
- Translate financial data into actionable insights tied to growth, profitability, and operational efficiency
- Partner with leadership to evaluate business performance, including cost structures (e.g., transportation/logistics, operational spend)
- Drive KPI development and performance tracking across the organization
Business Partnership & Operational Finance
- Act as a thought partner to leadership on key business decisions—not just reporting results, but shaping them
- Evaluate and optimize unit economics, margins, and cost drivers across the business
- Support assessment and management of operational investments and trade-offs
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Produce accurate and timely financial statements
- Ensure compliance with GAAP standards
- Manage external audit processes and relationships
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Min. 10-15 years of progressive experience across Finance and Accounting
- Strong foundation in Accounting (GAAP, auditing); CPA preferred but not required
- Experience operating at a company-wide, executive level, not just within finance
- Proven ability to connect financial insights to real business decisions
- Background that shows stability and depth (e.g., meaningful tenure and progression over ~10 years in prior roles)
- Experience managing banking relationships and financial infrastructure
- Track record of leading teams and building scalable processes
Who You Are
- A business leader first, finance expert second
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and non-traditional environments
- Hands-on, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented
- Able to move seamlessly between strategy and execution
- Someone who challenges thinking, not just reports numbers
Offering:
- Base Salary $200,000 - $250,000 (based on experience)
- Bonus Potential
- Full Benefits Package, 401K
- PTO
Direct Sales Recruiting, LLC, (DSR) and DirectHR are National Recruitment organizations partnering with National, Regional and Local Clients to bring qualified candidates a career and a future. DSR offers over 50 years combined Recruitment, Sales and Management experience. We are, along with our clients, an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. A M/F/D/V
Salary : $200,000 - $250,000