Vice President of Finance

About the Company

Stone Enterprises is a precision manufacturer of equipment and quality replacement parts for the food processing industry. The Company partners with food processors to deliver mission-critical products and services that enhance reliability, productivity, and food safety. Founded in 2000, Stone Enterprises has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, technical expertise, and customer service.

Role Overview

Stone is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead its finance function though an exciting phase of growth and transformation. This is a unique opportunity for a high-potential finance leader to join a company backed by private equity, play a critical role in shaping the financial strategy and benefit from significant career progression potential.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a robust understanding of accounting and corporate finance and will be a hands-on leader capable of mentoring the team and elevating the finance organization. You will spearhead financial planning, forecasting and reporting and partner with operations, sales and product leaders to drive insights, improve performance, and ensure financial discipline.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Prepare executive-level financial presentations for the board of directors, lenders and other stakeholders.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure adherence to financial regulations, corporate policies, and internal controls.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to protect company assets and ensure financial health.
• Manage external audits and ensure GAAP compliance.

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Provide strategic direction for financial planning, analysis, and forecasting.
• Provide insights and guidance into financial implications of strategic decisions and initiatives.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, promoting a culture of high performance, continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Foster collaboration within the finance department and with other departments to drive a unified approach to strategic goals.

Mergers & Acquisitions:

• Support capital allocation decisions and M&A diligence as needed.
• Ensure the successful integration of acquisitions from a financial standpoint.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. CPA a plus but not required.
• 10 years of progressive financial management experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong grasp of accounting principles and financial operations. Proven expertise in financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, and financial management.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills; proficiency in financial reporting tools and software.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven success in hands-on environments with lean teams. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and dependability; comfort in dealing with complex financial situations.
• Experience implementing or upgrading ERP systems a plus but not required.

Why Join Us?

• Be a key architect of financial transformation in a PE-backed growth story
• Lead with autonomy and impact in a high-visibility role