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Vice President of Finance and Accounting

Korn Ferry
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2025

Korn Ferry has been exclusively retained to lead the search for a Vice President of Finance and Accounting on behalf of a rapidly growing manufacturing group based in South Carolina.


This executive will serve as a strategic partner to the General Manager and a key member of the business unit leadership team. The role oversees finance, pricing, and IT, with visibility across the broader enterprise.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead all financial operations, including reporting, forecasting, pricing, and compliance
  • Drive strategic planning, cost analysis, and performance insights
  • Manage a team of 30 with 5 direct reports
  • Champion process improvements across finance, accounting, and IT


Preferred Experience:

  • 15 years in progressive finance roles with strong business acumen specific to the manufacturing industry
  • 5 years of supervisory experience
  • Strong leadership in matrixed environments
  • Ability to distill complex topics crisply into operational terms to effectively drive business decisions
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA, CMA or CPA or equivalent preferred.


Location: West Columbia, South Carolina


If you're a strategic, detail-oriented leader ready to make an impact in a high-growth environment, we’d love to connect.


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