Remote VP of Finance — Strategy, Growth & Leadership

CFS; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Vice President of Finance in Madison, WI, offering a high-impact leadership role with responsibility for its financial strategy across multiple affiliated businesses. The position includes a flex work arrangement, with one day per week remote and ongoing collaboration with senior leadership.

You will own budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and internal controls while guiding capital strategy and financial reporting at the executive level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/BA with accounting emphasis; CPA or CMA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, internal controls, cost accounting, and financial modeling.
• Proven leadership and ability to partner with executives and build high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic financial and operational planning including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, reporting, and internal controls to support growth and profitability.
• Develop long-term financial models and business plans focused on pricing, margins, returns, capital allocation, and risk.
• Partner with the CFO and executive leadership on banking relationships, lending, credit facilities, and capital strategies.
• Oversee accounting operations, audits, tax reporting, and executive dashboards/KPIs while developing the Finance team.
• Drive process improvements, financial systems enhancements, and AI adoption across affiliated businesses.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial forecasting

GAAP knowledge

Financial modeling

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration with an accounting emphasis

CPA or CMA designation

Job description

CFS is seeking a Vice President of Finance in Madison, WI, offering a high-impact leadership role with responsibility for its financial strategy across multiple affiliated businesses. The position includes a flex work arrangement, with one day per week remote and ongoing collaboration with senior leadership.

You will own budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and internal controls while guiding capital strategy and financial reporting at the executive level.