Vice President of Finance

Position Overview

Pathway Talent Partners has been exclusively engaged to identify a Vice President of Finance, a key strategic executive responsible for leading all financial, administrative, and operational support functions for the organization. This leader will oversee day-to-day financial management, enterprise-wide financial planning, reporting, and compliance, while also guiding the company’s Technology and Project Management functions. The VP of Finance will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, driving fiscal strategy, operational excellence, and continuous organizational improvement.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Corporate Finance

• Develop, recommend, and execute financial strategies, objectives, and policies that support corporate growth and stability.

• Provide strategic, ethical financial counsel to executive leadership and serve as an active member of the senior leadership team.

• Manage treasury activities including cash forecasting, liquidity oversight, credit needs, and bank relationships.

• Present financial insights, scenario analysis, and business recommendations to the President and leadership team.

Financial Management, Reporting & Compliance

• Lead preparation of periodic financial statements, forecasts, and executive-level reporting on revenue, expenses, margins, and overall company performance.

• Investigate and resolve material variances using advanced financial reporting tools.

• Oversee annual tax filings in collaboration with external tax advisors.

• Ensure completion of annual audits and compliance with reporting obligations to external partners.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Direct the development of annual operating and capital budgets.

• Review budget submissions and provide supporting analysis and justification.

• Monitor, reconcile, and report on capital expenditures and depreciation.

• Deliver timely performance reviews against budget and forecast expectations.

Technology, Systems & Process Optimization

• Lead execution of the organization’s technology strategy.

• Manage outsourced technology partnerships and ensure systems reliability and scalability.

• Enhance automation, workflow efficiency, and reporting capabilities—leveraging tools such as PowerBI.

• Oversee the Project Coordination team to ensure effective cross-functional project delivery.

Business Administration

• Ensure proper insurance coverage and risk mitigation across the business.

• Provide oversight for office administration functions.

• Review payroll activities in partnership with HR.

• Oversee administration of the company’s 401(k) plan.

People Leadership & Organizational Development

• Directly supervise Finance and Administration team members, including hiring, training, performance management, and professional development.

• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance culture.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, evaluating and optimizing corporate programs and processes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Proven ability to provide strategic, ethical financial leadership.

• Deep knowledge of financial systems, methodologies, and organizational administration.

• High level of organization and attention to detail.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Effective leadership skills with the ability to hire, develop, and retain top talent.

• Ability to prioritize and delegate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Minimum 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience.

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience.

• Active CPA strongly preferred; MBA or CMA is an advantage.