Senior Associate-Finance Team

Vaco Recruiter Services; Boca Raton (FL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Associate to join their Finance Resource Team. This fully remote role involves supporting finance leaders in implementing initiatives and operational improvements. The ideal candidate will possess strong M&A experience, financial reporting expertise, and leadership capabilities. You'll engage with various stakeholders, drive financial excellence, and optimize processes for improved performance. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong financial reporting and reconciliation skills.
• M&A experience with financial due diligence and integration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.
• Collaborate with acquisition teams for financial health assessments.

Skills

M&A experience

Financial reporting

Leadership capabilities

Budgeting and forecasting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

CPA

Audit Senior Associate

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Financial modeling

Job description

Senior Associate – Finance Resource Team
Fully Remote | 25% Travel

About the Role:
We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our Finance Resource Team, supporting portfolio company finance leaders in implementing finance initiatives, operational improvements, and best practices. This role requires a highly skilled finance professional with M&A experience, financial reporting expertise, and strong leadership capabilities to work closely with acquisition teams and drive financial excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Finance & Accounting Leadership

• Ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare and reconcile financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to drive strategic decision-making.
• Conduct variance analysis, customer/product profitability assessments, and board-level reporting.

• M&A and Integration Support

• Collaborate with acquisition teams to assess financial health, risks, and opportunities.
• Support post-merger financial integration and operational consolidation.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with portfolio company finance teams, deal teams, and leadership.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication between teams to ensure transparency and alignment.

• Process Improvement & Cost Optimization

• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, cost reduction, and financial performance optimization.
• Implement operational best practices, financial governance standards, and compliance frameworks.

• Treasury & Cash Management

• Develop cash flow forecasting models to predict future cash needs.
• Improve working capital management by optimizing receivables, payables, and inventory.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Former Audit Senior Associate from a regional or Big 4 firm preferred.
• CPA highly desired.
• M&A experience with financial due diligence and integration.
• Strong financial reporting, reconciliation, and forecasting skills.
• Advanced communication and leadership abilities to manage complex situations and motivate teams.
• Ability to interface with clients and build long-term stakeholder relationships.
• High attention to detail with a timeline-driven and results-oriented mindset.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, accounting software, and financial modeling.