Vice President - Finance

Connectly Recruiting; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting is partnering with a well-established, high-growth organization to identify a Vice President of Finance in Baton Rouge, LA. This executive role involves partnering with senior leadership to influence strategy and improve finance processes.

The VP will oversee financial reporting, treasury, lender compliance, and executive reporting, while building strong partnerships across the business. 10+ years in finance and CPA/MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or corporate finance.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred; CMA or MBA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial statement prep.
• Experience with debt covenants, lender reporting, and treasury management.
• Proven ability to lead finance processes and communicate with senior leadership.
• Experience in multi-entity, private equity-backed, or project-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, treasury, banking relationships, lender compliance, and corporate finance activities.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under US GAAP.
• Prepare executive leadership, Finance Committee, and Board reporting with timely, accurate data.
• Partner with executive leadership on financial strategy, liquidity planning, and capital structure.
• Lead cash flow forecasting, variance analysis, debt covenants, and covenant reporting.
• Manage relationships with banking partners, lenders, auditors, tax advisors, and other external stakeholders.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, financing initiatives, and other strategic corporate projects.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls across the organization.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounting team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred; CMA or MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Treasury platforms

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our firm is partnering with a well-established, high-growth organization to identify a Vice President of Finance. This is a highly visible executive leadership opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys partnering with senior leadership, influencing strategic decisions, and driving continuous improvement across a complex, multi-entity organization.

The Vice President of Finance will oversee key corporate finance functions, including financial reporting, treasury, lender compliance, cash flow management, and executive reporting, while serving as a trusted business partner to executive leadership. This role offers broad exposure across the organization and the opportunity to help shape the future of the finance function.

Why Join Our Client?

• Join a growing, industry-leading organization with a strong reputation and continued investment in its people and business.
• Serve in a highly visible leadership role with direct exposure to executive leadership and meaningful influence on financial strategy.
• Enjoy a broad scope of responsibility spanning financial reporting, treasury, banking relationships, corporate finance, executive reporting, and strategic initiatives.
• Help modernize and strengthen finance processes while driving operational excellence across the organization.
• Work alongside a collaborative leadership team that values continuous improvement, innovation, and leadership development.
• Excellent long-term career growth potential within an organization known for promoting from within whenever possible.

What You'll Do

• Lead the organization's financial reporting, treasury, banking relationships, lender compliance, and corporate finance activities.
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and oversee executive leadership, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors reporting, ensuring timely, accurate, and meaningful financial information.
• Partner closely with executive leadership on financial strategy, liquidity planning, capital structure, financing initiatives, enterprise risk management, and operational decision-making.
• Lead cash flow forecasting, variance analysis, debt compliance, covenant reporting, and related financial analyses.
• Manage relationships with banking partners, lenders, auditors, tax advisors, and other external stakeholders.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, financing initiatives, and other strategic corporate projects.
• Drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and enhance financial reporting capabilities across the organization.
• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the finance and accounting team.

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation strongly preferred; CMA designation or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, financial reporting, treasury, audit, banking compliance, or corporate finance. Demonstrated job stability and strong career progression.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial statements and U.S. GAAP.
• Strong experience preparing, reviewing, or overseeing balance sheet rollforwards, cash flow statements, debt schedules, bank reporting packages, compliance certificates, and financial presentation materials.
• Experience with debt covenant calculations, lender reporting, cash flow reporting, credit agreements, treasury administration, and banking relationship support.
• Demonstrated ability to lead recurring finance processes, manage deadlines, review detailed financial information, and communicate issues clearly to senior leadership.
• Excellent analytical, technical research, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and work collaboratively with professionals at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within construction, engineering, industrial services, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy services, or other project-based organizations.
• Experience with private equity-backed companies, multi-entity organizations, lender reporting, or leveraged environments.
• Experience managing and developing accounting and finance professionals.
• Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, treasury platforms, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Experience preparing executive, Board, lender, audit, or investor reporting.
• Strong process improvement mindset with the ability to build scalable finance processes.
• Current or recent experience in roles such as Vice President of Finance, Director of Finance, Director of Financial Reporting.

This is a confidential search. The information above is intended to provide a high-level overview of the opportunity. A formal job description and additional details will be shared with qualified candidates as the search progresses.