VP Finance/Controller

Strategic VP of Finance/Controller Driving Growth, Performance, and Profitability

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Emily Klopfenstein

Salary: $175,000 - $225,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a fast-paced, multi-location retail organization with an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong focus on driving performance. Operating within a flexible, team-oriented structure, the company emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and hands-on leadership to improve productivity and profitability. Leaders are empowered to navigate ambiguity, take ownership, and implement solutions that deliver measurable results.

Why join us?

High-visibility executive role with direct influence on strategy and organizational performance

Collaborative, flat structure that enables fast decision-making and cross-functional impact

Opportunity to build and enhance enterprise-wide financial and analytical capabilities

Culture that values innovation, ownership, and leaders who take action

Job Details

The Vice President, Finance/Controller is one of the most senior and influential leaders within the organization. This role serves as a strategic business partner to executive leadership and ownership, providing financial guidance and driving initiatives that enhance productivity and profitability. The position oversees all financial planning, policies, accounting practices, and relationships with lending institutions.

This leader is expected to take a hands-on approach, contributing across multiple areas of the business. Beyond traditional finance responsibilities, the role focuses on strengthening the organization’s analytical capabilities, helping leadership understand key business drivers and how to leverage them to improve performance.

The organization operates with a flat, highly collaborative structure. Cross-functional teamwork is essential, and leaders must be comfortable navigating ambiguity, identifying opportunities, and executing solutions quickly in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership and ownership, contributing to decision-making and business growth initiatives

Manage relationships and communications with banks and financial institutions

Lead development and execution of enterprise-wide financial strategy, including performance metrics, processes, and controls

Oversee all finance and accounting functions, including FP&A, accounting, treasury, tax, audit, risk management, and investor-related activities

Drive a strong analytical focus across the organization to enhance data-driven decision-making

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA and/or CPA preferred

10+ years of finance experience within a multi-site, geographically distributed organization (e.g., retail, hospitality, consumer services, etc.)

Experience in franchise or license-based business models preferred

Background in high-volume, operationally driven environments is ideal

Ideal Candidate Profile

Strategic business partner with strong leadership and entrepreneurial mindset

Hands-on, collaborative, and results-driven approach

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

Proven ability to influence leadership and drive organizational change

Strong analytical and quantitative skill set

Operationally focused with a track record of improving business performance

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with executive presence

Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams

High energy, adaptable, and proactive with a “get-it-done” mentality

Strong strategic thinker who welcomes challenge and drives innovation

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