What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP of Finance position at GHJ?
GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
A well-established, multi-unit retail organization is seeking a Vice President of Finance to join its executive leadership team. This role provides strategic financial leadership, oversees all finance functions, and partners closely with senior executives and parent company stakeholders to drive long-term growth and operational excellence.
This role is onsite for 4 months, then hybrid.
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Lead all financial functions including accounting, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and treasury.
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Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on financial performance, risk, and growth initiatives.
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Oversee financial reporting, internal controls, and audit processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
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Present financial results and insights to executive leadership and parent company stakeholders.
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Partner cross-functionally to evaluate investments and drive ROI across the business.
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Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
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Build and lead a high-performing finance team.
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Act as the primary finance liaison with parent company leadership.
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
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15 years of progressive finance leadership experience, including executive-level roles.
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Experience in multi-unit or retail environments strongly preferred.
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Strong expertise in financial reporting, internal controls, and strategic planning.
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Experience working with international or parent-company stakeholders is a plus.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and executive presence.
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Salary : $189,000 - $215,000