Strategic Finance & Administration Leader

Wainwright Talent Partners; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Wainwright Talent Partners seeks a Vice President of Finance and Administration to lead financial and administrative teams, ensuring strong financial management and operational excellence. The role drives strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and multi-entity reporting.

You will oversee all accounting functions, close processes, audits, and internal controls, while guiding leadership on financial best practices and maintaining banking relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required; CPA or CMA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience overseeing full accounting cycle, month-end close, GAAP compliance, audits, and banking relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial and administrative teams and report to ownership/executive leadership.
• Oversee all financial/accounting functions (AR, AP, GL, budgeting, forecasting).
• Direct monthly/quarterly/year-end close with GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Manage external audits and tax/preparations, banking relationships, and internal controls.
• Guide cash flow management, liquidity, and cross-entity consolidation with real estate entities.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

Audits

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wainwright Talent Partners seeks a Vice President of Finance and Administration to lead financial and administrative teams, ensuring strong financial management and operational excellence. The role drives strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and multi-entity reporting.

You will oversee all accounting functions, close processes, audits, and internal controls, while guiding leadership on financial best practices and maintaining banking relationships.