Vice President Finance

Spencer Ogden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Vice President of Finance to oversee financial operations within the data center, telecommunications, or real estate sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance leadership, a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, and the ability to drive financial strategy and decision-making. This full-time executive role offers a competitive salary range of $350,000 to $450,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Senior executive experience with prior leadership in finance operations.
• Deep understanding of financial operations in real estate, telecommunications, or data center markets.
• Ability to manage high-growth, capital-intensive projects.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end finance operations including FP&A and budgeting.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team.
• Advise on investment opportunities and align financial strategy with business goals.

Skills

Strategic financial planning

Regulatory compliance

Executive communication

Negotiation skills

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, or Business

CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred

Job description

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Base pay range

$350,000.00/yr - $450,000.00/yr

We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Finance to lead and oversee all aspects of financial operations for a fast-growing organization in the data center, telecommunications, or real estate sector (CANDIDATES MUST HAVE THIS EXPERIENCE).

This is a strategic role for a senior finance leader who can combine technical expertise with operational leadership, regulatory insight, and strong stakeholder management. The VP of Finance will own financial planning, reporting, compliance, and cost management, while collaborating with internal teams, investors, and external advisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Operations & Strategy
• Own end-to-end finance operations, including FP&A, MIS reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making, capital allocation, and growth initiatives.
• Provide executive-level guidance on tax, regulatory, and compliance matters, ensuring adherence to U.S. financial standards and best practices.
• Drive process improvements to enhance financial efficiency, controls, and reporting accuracy.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing finance team.
• Partner with executives, including the CEO and Board/Chairman, to provide actionable insights and financial leadership.
• Negotiate and collaborate with lawyers, customers, investors, and other external stakeholders on financial matters, contracts, and agreements.
• Industry & Sector Expertise
• Bring deep understanding of financial operations in real estate, telecommunications, or data center markets.
• Ensure accurate cost tracking, capitalization of assets, and compliance with industry-specific accounting and reporting requirements.
• Advise on investment opportunities, acquisitions, and capital projects, aligning financial strategy with business goals.

Qualifications

• Experience Level: Senior executive (SVP/VP), with prior leadership in finance operations.
• Education: Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, or Business; CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred.
• Industry Experience: Real Estate, Telecommunications, or Data Centers strongly preferred.
• Financial Expertise: FP&A, MIS reporting, cost management, regulatory compliance, tax ownership, and US GAAP knowledge.
• Leadership: Strong team management and cross-functional collaboration skills; capable of driving decisions and influencing stakeholders.
• Personality: Strategic, decisive personality able to negotiate with lawyers, customers, and investors.
• Location: Based in or willing to relocate to EST.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strategic financial planning and operational leadership
• Regulatory and tax expertise in U.S. financial frameworks
• Strong executive communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage high-growth, capital-intensive projects
• Experience with investment banking-style rigor and reporting

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance
• Industries: Services for Renewable Energy

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