VP of Finance & Accounting Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

37208 | VP of Finance & Accounting
Accounting/Finance
Job Description

Location:

Atlanta, GA
Vice President of Finance (Future CFO Potential)
Our client, a rapidly growing provider in the essential services sector, is seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President of Finance, with a clear path toward a Chief Financial Officer position. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s financial strategy, supporting operational growth, and building a best-in-class finance function in a fast-paced, acquisition-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy
Ensure the integrity of all financial data—historical and forecasted.
Oversee the full spectrum of finance and accounting, including:
General ledger oversight and monthly close
Financial reporting and consolidation
Cash flow and working capital management
Debt covenant compliance and reporting
Tax planning and filings
KPI development and dashboard reporting
Annual budgeting and operational planning (AOP)
Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting to executive leadership and stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Partnership
Serve as a key advisor to the CEO, operational leadership, and Board.
Collaborate with local and regional business units to support financial transparency and performance.
Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of on-site finance teams; support hiring and development as needed.
Act as a sounding board for strategic decisions and business assessments.
Team Development
Build and lead a high-performing finance team, beginning lean and scaling with growth.
Train and mentor top finance talent to operate with deep industry knowledge and operational agility.
Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership.
Operational & Systems Oversight
Monitor performance against plan and prior years; support necessary course corrections.
Drive cost discipline across fixed and variable spend categories.
Ensure ongoing liquidity and prudent capital deployment.
Support optimization and compliance of the company’s credit facility.
Leverage financial systems and tools to streamline reporting and analytics.
2025 Objectives
Support the CEO in achieving targeted results as outlined in the Annual Operating Plan.
Lead weekly and monthly reporting cadence:
Weekly KPIs delivered early each week
Monthly reports and reviews delivered mid-month
Oversee seamless onboarding of acquired businesses:
Standardize reporting, chart of accounts, and accounting policies within 45 days of close
Lead opening balance sheet completion and integration
Manage all tax filings and credit reporting requirements for the year.
Partner with the leadership team and financial sponsors on strategic capital initiatives.
Field-Level Financial Support
Travel periodically to operational sites as needed.
Train local admin/accounting teams to manage site-level reporting and close cycles.
Implement core financial controls and reporting standards across the organization.
Support local leadership in interpreting KPIs and translating them into actionable steps.

Salary Range:

$150 – $180K plus bonus and

Equity Benefits:

Standard (Medical, Dental, Vision) Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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