Interim VP of Finance & FP&A Strategy (3–4 mo)

Vaco Recruiter Services; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Part time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is partnering with a global organization to recruit an Interim VP of Finance / Director of FP&A for a 3–4 month engagement in Orange County, CA (Hybrid). The role demands hands-on strategic leadership in finance transformation, planning, and global reporting.

The successful candidate will collaborate with executive leadership to elevate forecasting, budgeting, and financial controls, while mentoring the finance team and delivering executive-ready insights.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, or corporate finance experience.
• Experience at the Director of FP&A, VP of Finance, or equivalent leadership level.
• Foreign currency (FX) and multi-currency reporting experience.
• Experience supporting global entities and complex organizational structures.
• Strong executive presence with ability to influence senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic financial planning and decision-making.
• Develop sophisticated financial models, forecasting tools, and executive reporting packages.
• Evaluate and optimize budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Improve reporting accuracy, timeliness, and overall finance department effectiveness.
• Establish and document scalable policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Mentor and develop finance team members while driving accountability and performance improvement.
• Lead financial analysis related to business performance, profitability, and growth initiatives.
• Identify process gaps and implement solutions that improve operational efficiency.
• Partner with accounting and finance teams to strengthen reporting, planning, and controls.
• Support leadership with ad hoc analyses, presentations, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Executive level influence

Advanced Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Vaco Recruiter Services is partnering with a global organization to recruit an Interim VP of Finance / Director of FP&A for a 3–4 month engagement in Orange County, CA (Hybrid). The role demands hands-on strategic leadership in finance transformation, planning, and global reporting.

The successful candidate will collaborate with executive leadership to elevate forecasting, budgeting, and financial controls, while mentoring the finance team and delivering executive-ready insights.