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Vice President of Finance & Strategy Confidential - 5.0 Englewood, NJ Job Details Full-time $180,000 - $200,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Treasury management Accounting systems Enterprise software Enterprise solutions implementation Bachelor's degree Cash management Data-driven problem-solving Master of Business Administration Financial systems implementation Full Job Description Position Summary We are seeking a commercial, operationally minded Vice President of Finance & Strategy to lead our financial operations, capital allocation, and long-term financial planning. We are a rapidly growing, $50M+ family-owned logistics company seeking our first true VP of Finance / CFO-track executive. As our first strategic financial leader, you will transition our finance department from an accounting-focused function into a forward-looking, strategic engine to drive margin expansion, optimize working capital, manage carrier/vendor financial dynamics, and build robust financial systems that support our next phase of scaling. This is a unique opportunity to design financial systems from the ground up, partner directly with family ownership, and build the infrastructure necessary to scale to $100M+. The ideal candidate brings a blend of sophisticated corporate finance expertise and the relational humility required to thrive in a entrepreneurial, family-owned business culture. Core Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership & Business Partnering Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, translating operational metrics into financial strategies. Lead long-term financial planning, capital allocation strategies, and risk management policies. Evaluate growth opportunities, including fleet expansion, warehouse acquisitions, geographic footprints, and potential M&A. FP&A, Metrics & Cost Optimization Establish the company's first robust Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) framework, including rolling forecasts and data-driven budgeting. Design and implement KPIs specifically for logistics operations (e.g., cost-per-mile, warehouse utilization, margin-by-lane, and fuel efficiency). Analyze working capital, cash flow cycles, and capital expenditures (CapEx) for equipment and facility investments. Financial Infrastructure & Systems Upgrade Evaluate, modernize, and scale our accounting tech stack and integrate financial systems with existing Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Champion data integrity, ensuring operational metrics automatically flow accurately into financial reporting models. Accounting, Compliance & Treasury Oversee the existing accounting team, formalizing month-end close processes, internal controls, and GAAP compliance. Manage external relationships with commercial banks, lenders, auditors, tax professionals, and insurance brokers. Maximize borrowing capacity, negotiate asset-based lending lines for equipment, and optimize treasury management.

Candidate Qualifications Experience:

10+ years of progressive finance leadership, with at least 3-5 years leading a finance function in logistics, freight forwarding, 3PL, transportation, or supply chain services.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics required. MBA or CPA preferred.

Scale Track Record:

Demonstrated experience managing finance operations for a middle-market enterprise ($40M-$100M+ in revenue).

Technical Acumen:

Deep experience with ERP implementations and integrating financial data with logistics software (TMS / WMS)

Location:

Ability to work on-site at our Bergen county headquarters.

Key Attributes Commercial Mindset:

Ability to translate financial data into actionable operational decisions that increase EBITDA.

Hands-on & Strategic:

Willingness to dive into transaction-level details while maintaining a high-level view of company trajectory.

Grit & Operational Curiosity:

Willingness to look beyond spreadsheets, walk the warehouse floor, and deeply understand the mechanics of logistics operations.

Low Ego, High Impact:

Ability to introduce modern financial discipline smoothly without disrupting the entrepreneurial spirit and core values that built the business.

Strong Communicator:

Capable of presenting complex financial information clearly to internal stakeholders, lenders, and board members.

Pay:

$180,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person