Head of Finance

Versique; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Versique seeks a senior finance leader to direct the finance and accounting functions in a hybrid Minneapolis–St. Paul role. You will oversee month-end close, reconciliations, and cash management, while guiding a high-performing team.

You’ll manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, ensuring compliance and reporting accuracy across states with auditors, tax, and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience across finance and accounting.
• 5+ years of experience managing and developing finance and/or accounting professionals.
• Demonstrated success overseeing accounting operations, including financial close, general ledger, AP/AR, and cash management.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and financial performance analysis.
• Experience working with external auditors and managing multi-state sales and use tax requirements.
• Working knowledge of ERP platforms and financial/general ledger systems.
• Ability to operate effectively as a senior finance leader and partner with an executive leadership team.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial results and recommendations to non-financial leaders.
• Sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills, with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to establish accountability, develop team members, and consistently deliver high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the finance and accounting function, ensuring daily activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Oversee the full accounting cycle, including month-end and year-end close, general ledger activity, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, banking, and commissions.
• Build and maintain effective accounting procedures, controls, and accountability standards across the finance organization.
• Develop and retain a high-performing finance and accounting team through coaching, career development, goal setting, and succession planning.
• Act as a senior resource for complex accounting matters and provide direction when higher-level financial issues arise.
• Help establish a consistent financial data framework that provides leadership with reliable and easily accessible information.
• Evaluate business and financial data requests and ensure the team delivers useful analysis, forecasting, and modeling to support decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes, leverage automation, and reduce manual effort while improving accuracy.
• Lead the annual budgeting process for the company’s franchises and Dealership Support Center.
• Oversee rolling forecasts, financial models, and variance analysis to identify trends and potential business opportunities or risks.
• Present meaningful financial performance insights, trends, and key indicators to executive leadership.
• Maintain compliance with applicable financial reporting, regulatory, and tax requirements across the organization.
• Provide oversight of the external audit process, ensuring the finance team is prepared and responsive throughout the engagement.
• Ensure appropriate sales and use tax processes are followed across all states in which the organization operates.
• Maintain strong internal controls and promote the accuracy and integrity of financial information throughout the organization.
• Oversee financial ERP functionality, including general ledger configuration, reporting, controls, and data quality.
• Collaborate with technology leadership and other executives to optimize financial systems, ERP processes, and reporting capabilities.
• Participate in special projects and other strategic financial initiatives as business needs arise.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

General ledger systems

Job description

Worksite Location:

This hybrid position is Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. The team is on-site 3 days/week.

Salary Range:

$165k to $205k base salary plus annual bonus

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefit offerings to include medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, accident insurance, and 401(k) with company match.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership for the finance and accounting function, ensuring daily activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule
• Oversee the full accounting cycle, including month-end and year-end close, general ledger activity, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, banking, and commissions
• Build and maintain effective accounting procedures, controls, and accountability standards across the finance organization
• Develop and retain a high-performing finance and accounting team through coaching, career development, goal setting, and succession planning
• Act as a senior resource for complex accounting matters and provide direction when higher-level financial issues arise
• Help establish a consistent financial data framework that provides leadership with reliable and easily accessible information
• Evaluate business and financial data requests and ensure the team delivers useful analysis, forecasting, and modeling to support decision-making
• Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes, leverage automation, and reduce manual effort while improving accuracy
• Lead the annual budgeting process for the company’s franchises and Dealership Support Center
• Oversee rolling forecasts, financial models, and variance analysis to identify trends and potential business opportunities or risks
• Present meaningful financial performance insights, trends, and key indicators to executive leadership
• Maintain compliance with applicable financial reporting, regulatory, and tax requirements across the organization
• Provide oversight of the external audit process, ensuring the finance team is prepared and responsive throughout the engagement
• Ensure appropriate sales and use tax processes are followed across all states in which the organization operates
• Maintain strong internal controls and promote the accuracy and integrity of financial information throughout the organization
• Oversee financial ERP functionality, including general ledger configuration, reporting, controls, and data quality
• Collaborate with technology leadership and other executives to optimize financial systems, ERP processes, and reporting capabilities
• Participate in special projects and other strategic financial initiatives as business needs arise

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred
• At least 5 years of progressive experience across finance and accounting
• 5+ years of experience managing and developing finance and/or accounting professionals
• Demonstrated success overseeing accounting operations, including financial close, general ledger, AP/AR, and cash management
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and financial performance analysis
• Experience working with external auditors and managing multi-state sales and use tax requirements
• Working knowledge of ERP platforms and financial/general ledger systems
• Ability to operate effectively as a senior finance leader and partner with an executive leadership team
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial results and recommendations to non-financial leaders
• Sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills, with a high level of integrity and professionalism
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Ability to establish accountability, develop team members, and consistently deliver high-quality results

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.