Vice President Finance

Clarus; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarus in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Vice President of Finance to guide financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and cash management within a manufacturing environment.

You will lead the finance and accounting team, ensure regulatory compliance, drive FP&A, cost management and acquisitional readiness, and partner with the executive team to secure fiscal stability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading Finance in manufacturing.
• Strong FP&A, cost management and process improvement.
• Experience preparing companies to sell or for acquisitions.
• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance; MBA preferred; CPA/CFA desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash management and auditing.
• Lead financial strategy and long-range planning with SLT.
• Manage monthly and annual financial reporting to CEO and board.
• Ensure tax compliance and regulatory adherence.
• Develop best practices and controls across finance and accounting.
• Manage accounts receivable and payable and internal controls.

Skills

FP&A

Financial leadership

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Cost management

Process improvement

Supply chain knowledge

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

MBA preferred

CPA or CFA

Job description

The Vice President of Finance is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, guiding its financial strategy, planning, and maintaining its fiscal stability. This position collaborates with the Senior Leadership Team to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Financial Management: Manage the company's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash management and auditing. Ensure the financial transactions, policies, and procedures meet the organization's short and long-term business objectives and are conducted in accordance with regulations, accounting principles, and standards.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement the financial strategy of the company. This includes long-term financial planning, annual budgets and forecasting, risk management, and investment strategies. Identifies potential acquisition targets and evaluates their financial viability.
• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements. Ensure the timely reporting of key financial data and updates to the CEO, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders.
• Compliance: Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions. This includes tax planning and compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations.
• Leadership: Direct the Finance and accounting team and ensure their ongoing professional development and training. Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team. Also develops and implement best practices and tools to ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organization that has strong financial management, project coordination, cross team communication and workflows.
• Cash Flow: Ensures cash flow is compatible with operations by overseeing day to day accounting, recording, reporting and internal controls activities. This includes managing accounts receivable and payable to ensure timely collections and payments

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8+ years of experience leading Finance in a manufacturing environment
• Deep understanding of manufacturing operations and cost drivers
• Expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex financial data
• Proven experience in cost management and process improvement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of supply chain management and inventory control
• Prior people management experience with ability to create high performing teams
• Experience preparing companies to sell and preparing for acquisitions
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (MBA preferred).
• Professional accreditation (e.g., CPA, CFA).