Vice President Finance

Woods & Co; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Health insurance coverage

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Woods & Co Recruitment in Columbus, OH, seeks a VP of Finance to lead the financial function during a growth phase. You will own reporting, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow, and business analysis while shaping the company’s next growth phase.

This high-impact role requires hands-on leadership, strong commercial acumen, and a track record of scaling finance operations in a fast-paced environment. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies the role.

Qualifications

• Progressive finance experience across reporting, budgeting and cash flow.
• Leadership experience including managing and developing teams.
• Strong commercial mindset translating data into insights.
• Experience scaling a finance function in a fast-growth environment.
• Solid knowledge of US finance operations, tax, payroll, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations including reporting, forecasting, budgeting and cash flow.
• Oversee inventory controls, client P&L and inventory evaluations.
• Manage US statutory, tax, payroll compliance, audits with external advisors.
• Support legal and supplier contracts with strategic insights.
• Oversee banking relationships, AP/AR, payroll and internal controls.
• Lead and mentor a collaborative finance team.

Job description

Woods & Co Recruitment is excited to be recruiting for a VP of Finance to join a growing US business at an exciting stage of expansion. This is a high-impact leadership role for a commercially minded finance professional who can take ownership of the financial function while helping shape the company’s next phase of growth.

Partnering closely with the Country Lead, you’ll lead financial strategy and operations across reporting, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow, and business analysis, while providing the insight needed to support key commercial decisions. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands‑on, building strong financial foundations, and making a visible impact within a growing organization.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working arrangements designed to support both productivity and work‑life balance.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Health insurance coverage to support your health and wellbeing.
• Professional development opportunities with ongoing learning and career growth.

What you’ll do:

• Lead financial operations including reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Oversee inventory controls, client P&L, and inventory evaluations.
• Manage US statutory, tax, and payroll compliance, coordinating audits and external advisors.
• Support legal and supplier contracts with strategic insights.
• Oversee banking relationships, AP, AR, payroll, and internal controls.
• Lead and mentor a collaborative finance team, supporting their growth and development.

What we’re looking for:

• Progressive finance experience, with strong expertise across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Proven finance leadership experience, including managing and developing teams and overseeing the broader finance function.
• Strong commercial mindset, with the ability to turn financial data into actionable insights and support strategic business decisions.
• Experience scaling a business or finance function, ideally within a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented or entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong understanding of US finance operations, including tax, payroll, statutory reporting, compliance, and audit processes.

We do not discriminate and proudly encourage applications from everyone—including individuals from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities of all ages.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.