Vice President Finance

Confidential; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead its finance and accounting function in a hands‑on, strategic capacity. The role emphasizes month‑end close discipline, robust financial reporting, cash management, and leadership of the finance team in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting foundation, proven leadership experience, and the ability to provide executive financial guidance while engaging in detailed hands‑on work as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA or equivalent credential preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the monthly close process from start to finish.
• Ensure the books are closed accurately, completely, and on time each month.
• Establish and maintain a clear close calendar with deadlines and roles.
• Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and analysis.
• Review monthly financial statements and ensure reporting is accurate and documented.
• Strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Step into controller-level responsibilities when needed to support the team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Communication to non-financial leaders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent

Job description

A growing privately held company is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead its finance and accounting function. This is a key leadership role for a hands-on financial leader who can operate strategically while also ensuring the fundamentals of accounting, reporting, cash management, and monthly close are executed with accuracy and consistency.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting foundation, proven leadership experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial manufacturing environment. This role requires someone who can provide executive-level financial guidance while also being willing and able to step into the details when needed.

About the Role

The Vice President of Finance will be responsible for leading financial operations, strengthening accounting processes, improving financial visibility, and supporting leadership with accurate and timely financial information. A major focus of this position will be owning and improving the month-end close process, ensuring the company closes the books accurately, consistently, and on schedule each month.

This position will play a critical role in building financial discipline across the organization, improving reporting standards, supporting cash flow management, and helping leadership understand the story behind the numbers.

Key Responsibilities

Monthly Close and Accounting Leadership

• Own and lead the monthly close process from start to finish.
• Ensure the books are closed accurately, completely, and on time each month.
• Establish and maintain a clear close calendar with defined deadlines, responsibilities, and review procedures.
• Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and account analysis.
• Review monthly financial statements and ensure reporting is accurate, consistent, and supported by proper documentation.
• Identify and resolve close-related issues, bottlenecks, or process gaps.
• Strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures to improve accuracy, accountability, and efficiency.
• Step into controller-level responsibilities when needed to support the team and ensure deadlines are met.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare and present monthly financial results to leadership.
• Provide clear analysis of financial performance, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop financial narratives that explain the story behind the numbers.
• Support executive decision-making through timely, accurate, and practical financial insight.
• Improve reporting structure, visibility, and consistency across the organization.
• Partner with operational leaders to understand business performance and drive accountability.

Cash Flow, Budgeting, and Forecasting

• Lead cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes.
• Monitor liquidity, working capital, and financial risk.
• Support treasury management and ensure effective use of company resources.
• Provide leadership with forward-looking financial visibility and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, cost controls, and operational efficiency.

Leadership and Process Improvement

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team.
• Create a culture of accountability, accuracy, urgency, and continuous improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally with leaders across the organization to align financial goals with business priorities.
• Evaluate and improve accounting processes, reporting workflows, and financial controls.
• Support company growth by building scalable financial practices and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or equivalent advanced accounting credential preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Prior experience as a VP of Finance, Controller, Director of Finance, CFO, or similar financial leadership role.
• Strong technical accounting background with hands-on experience closing the books.
• Proven experience with monthly close, financial statements, reconciliations, audits, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Experience in a small to mid-sized company environment preferred.
• Manufacturing, production, distribution, or operational business experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting processes, and financial reporting best practices.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial leaders.

What We're Looking For

• A hands-on finance leader who takes ownership of the numbers.
• Someone who understands that closing the books accurately and on time is a core responsibility of the finance function.
• A strategic thinker who can also operate in the details when needed.
• A strong accounting leader who can improve process, structure, and accountability.
• A collaborative business partner who can work effectively with operations and executive leadership.
• A proactive problem-solver with strong follow-through and attention to detail.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, growing, and entrepreneurial environment.

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to join a growing organization in a high-impact financial leadership role. The Vice President of Finance will have the ability to influence financial strategy, improve accounting operations, strengthen reporting, and help build the financial infrastructure needed to support continued growth.

If you are a finance leader with a strong accounting foundation, a passion for accurate financial reporting, and the ability to lead both strategically and tactically, we would like to hear from you.