Vice President Finance

Zak Human Solutions; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 190 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Collaborative work environment

Résumé du poste

A leading recycling solutions provider in Atlanta is seeking a Vice President, Finance to lead all financial activities. The role requires over 7 years of finance and accounting experience, particularly in manufacturing. As a hands-on leader, you will partner with the executive team and drive financial strategies to support EBITDA growth. Competitive compensation includes a salary of $190,000–$230,000 per year, a 25% bonus target, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• Prior experience as a VP of Finance or senior finance leader in manufacturing.
• Strong background in FP&A, accounting, and financial systems.

Responsabilités

• Direct all financial activities including budgeting and forecasting.
• Partner with executive team to develop financial strategies.
• Oversee financial reporting for lenders and equity investors.

Connaissances

Financial leadership

Analytical skills

Project costing

Team leadership

Communication

Manufacturing finance

Outils

Microsoft Dynamics – Business Central

Description du poste

Engineered Recycling Systems (ERS) is a leader in providing innovative and sustainable recycling solutions to a diverse range of industries. Our mission is to enhance environmental stewardship through cutting‑edge technology and exceptional customer service. We are seeking a dedicated Vice President, Finance to join our dynamic team and help us drive growth and maintain our reputation for excellence.

ERS Core Values

• Exceptional industry knowledge and experience
• Engineering excellence and innovation
• Relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction
• Quality as a way of life
• Respect and relationships build loyalty and partnerships with our customers and vendors

Position Overview

The Vice President, Finance will be the senior financial leader responsible for directing all financial activities of ERS, including FP&A, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, audit support, and systems oversight. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring strong analytical horsepower, project‑based accounting expertise, and the ability to operate at both tactical and strategic levels.

This position is fully in-office at our west Atlanta facility and will lead a well‑rounded finance team. The VP, Finance will also own ERS’s financial systems including the IT stack.

ERS is seeking a leader who thrives in a manufacturing environment, enjoys being deeply involved in operations, and is energized by acting as a thought partner to the president and the rest of the executive team while also diving into the details.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership supporting ERS’s goal of EBITDA and shareholder value growth.
• Partner with the President and executive team to develop, communicate, and execute financial strategies aligned with company goals.
• Lead reporting for lenders and equity investors.
• Serve as a key advisor in board‑facing and customer‑facing discussions, translating financial insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Oversee project accounting for high‑value capital equipment installations, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, cost tracking, and margin analysis.
• Lead financial analysis supporting pricing, project profitability, manufacturing efficiencies, and cost controls.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment for parts, service, equipment builds, and long‑lead manufacturing projects.
• Own the budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis processes.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports to senior leadership.
• Monitor KPIs and develop dashboards to improve decision‑making across the business.
• Ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and streamlined workflows within the ERP system.
• Evaluate and enhance finance processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and internal controls.
• Hire, lead, mentor, and develop a finance team.

Who You’ll Report To

• President

Who You’ll Work With

• Controller and Accounting Team – daily financial operations, reporting, and systems
• Project Managers and Engineering Teams – costing, project workflow, and profitability
• Vendors – overseeing financial terms, negotiating pricing and payment structures, managing credit and purchasing arrangements, and ensuring alignment with ERS’s cost, quality, and delivery objectives
• External Partners – auditors, banks, vendors, and general partners

What The First Year Looks Like

• Month 1: Onboard, learn ERS’s products, processes, and workflow; develop understanding of the project lifecycle and manufacturing environment. Spend time on site with customers supported by sales and project management team and spend time in the Atlanta based test lab learning how ERS products operate.
• Month 2: Integrate with the finance team on budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and monthly close cycles; begin leading the finance team.
• Month 3-4: Fully own financial processes and Microsoft Dynamics – Business Central; refine financial processes; build reporting structures and FP&A models; partner closely with executive leadership on operational improvements and strategic planning.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move throughout the manufacturing facility and engage directly with operations teams as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with prior experience as a VP of Finance or senior finance leader in a manufacturing, industrial, or project‑based environment.
• Strong background in FP&A, accounting, project costing, and financial systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics – Business Central
• Prior team leadership experience required.
• Audit experience and the ability to navigate external audits effectively.
• Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Strong understanding of project accounting and manufacturing cost structures.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work closely with executives, customers, and cross‑functional teams.
• Capable of balancing hands‑on execution with strategic leadership.
• Team‑oriented, collaborative, and excited about ERS’s growth plans.
• Comfortable in a hands‑on, entrepreneurial environment.
• High integrity, detail‑oriented, and operationally curious.
• Energized by helping build a scalable finance function.
• Salary Range: $190,000–$230,000 per year
• Bonus: 25% annual target – quantitatively derived
• Equity: Included
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• A supportive and collaborative work environment