Chief Financial Architect for Growth

Veridian Management Solutions LLC; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Veridian Homes is seeking an experienced Vice President of Finance to lead strategic financial and operational planning for the company in an in‑person role based in Madison, WI. You will guide financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, capital allocation, and internal controls while partnering with the leadership team to drive growth and profitability.

The role includes leading the Finance team and collaborating with Forgewell Building Group on reporting and synergies, with CPA/CMA and 10+

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration with emphasis in accounting, or related field.
• CPA or CMA designation required or strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with finance leadership.
• Advanced knowledge of budgeting, internal controls, GAAP, and cost accounting.
• Experience leading strategic planning over a 3–5 year horizon.
• Homebuilding industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic financial and operational planning to support growth and profitability.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and internal controls.
• Lead and develop the Finance team and ensure strong departmental performance.
• Maintain long-term forecasting and financial models to guide strategic capital allocation.
• Oversee business plan modeling with focus on pricing, margins, returns, and financial risk.
• Partner with CFO on banking and lending relationships, credit facilities, and capital strategies.
• Develop executive-level financial reporting and KPI dashboards to support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Oversee job costing, annual audits, tax reporting, and other key accounting functions.
• Support AI adoption and other process improvements that increase efficiency and growth.
• Collaborate across Veridian Homes and Forgewell Building Group for reporting and insights.

Skills

Strategic financial planning

Financial reporting

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Cost accounting

Cash management

Financial modeling

Data‑driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in accounting/finance/business with accounting emphasis

CPA or CMA designation

Job description

Veridian Homes is seeking an experienced Vice President of Finance to lead strategic financial and operational planning for the company in an in‑person role based in Madison, WI. You will guide financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, capital allocation, and internal controls while partnering with the leadership team to drive growth and profitability.

The role includes leading the Finance team and collaborating with Forgewell Building Group on reporting and synergies, with CPA/CMA and 10+