What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Finance position at SlingShot Connections - Direct Hire?
About the job
The Vice President of Finance will lead the company’s financial strategy while overseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, compliance, risk management, and operational finance functions. This role partners closely with executive leadership to drive profitability, optimize systems and processes, support technology initiatives, and ensure strong financial governance across the organization.
We're looking for someone who
● Holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
● Has 7 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, cost accounting, or operational finance
● Has proven success in leadership roles such as Controller, Director of Finance, or Vice President of Finance
● Demonstrates strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and financial reporting practices
● Is experienced leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning functions
● Is proficient with ERP and accounting systems such as Sage, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or SAP
● Possesses strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
● Is a strategic thinker with strong analytical and business acumen
● Can effectively manage cross-functional collaboration between Finance, IT, Operations, and Executive Leadership
● Is comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment with high attention to detail
● Holds an MBA, CPA, CMA, or other advanced financial credential (preferred)
● Is flexible to work extended hours or travel to operational sites as business needs require
What you'll do
● Lead the development and execution of the company’s financial strategy
● Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
● Provide financial insights and recommendations to support operational and strategic business decisions
● Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors
● Monitor financial performance, KPIs, and trends to identify risks and growth opportunities
● Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, forecasts, and variance analyses
● Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting standards
● Manage cash flow, treasury operations, working capital, and liquidity planning
● Support profitability analysis, cost accounting, pricing strategy, and margin optimization
● Develop and maintain SKU-level costing and pricing models
Salary : $200,000 - $300,000