Vice President of Finance

Veridian Homes, LLC; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Veridian Homes in Madison, WI seeks an experienced Vice President of Finance to lead strategic financial planning and reporting in an in-person role based at our Madison office. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and capital strategies while partnering with executive leadership to propel growth and profitability across Veridian Homes and Forgewell Building Group.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA or CMA designation with 10+ years of progressive accounting experience and deep

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting/finance with CPA or CMA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, budgeting and cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic financial and operational planning for growth and profitability.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and internal controls.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

GAAP

Internal controls

Forecasting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting/finance/business with accounting emphasis

Job description

Veridian Homes is seeking an experienced Vice President of Finance to lead strategic financial and operational planning for the company. This is an opportunity to join a respected homebuilder known for innovation, sustainability, and smart growth practices while serving as a key member of the leadership team. This is an in-person position based in our Madison, WI office.

The Vice President of Finance will lead financial planning, reporting, cash flow, capital allocation, budgeting, internal controls, and accounting operations while partnering with executive leadership to drive growth and profitability. This role will also lead the Finance team and collaborate with Forgewell Building Group companies on financial reporting and operational synergies.

Why Join Veridian Homes?

• Key executive leadership role with impact across the organization
• Opportunity to lead and develop the Finance team
• Partner with leadership on strategic financial and operational decisions
• Influence long-term growth, profitability, and capital allocation
• Drive improvements in financial systems, reporting, technology, and processes

What You'll Do

• Lead strategic financial and operational planning to support growth and profitability
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and internal controls
• Lead and develop the Finance team and ensure strong departmental performance
• Maintain long-term forecasting and financial models to guide strategic capital allocation
• Oversee business plan modeling with a focus on pricing, margins, returns, and financial risk
• Partner with the Chief Financial Officer on banking and lending relationships, credit facilities, and capital strategies
• Develop executive-level financial reporting and KPI dashboards to support data-driven decision-making
• Oversee job costing, annual audits, tax reporting, and other key accounting functions
• Support AI adoption and other process improvements that increase efficiency and support company growth
• Partner across Veridian Homes and Forgewell Building Group companies to improve financial reporting, operational insights, and strategic initiatives

A successful candidate will have a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in accounting, or a related field, along with a CPA or CMA designation. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, advanced knowledge of finance, accounting, internal controls, budgeting, cost accounting, cost control principles, and GAAP, and experience leading and implementing strategic planning over a three- to five-year period. Experience in the homebuilding industry is a plus.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, analytical, communication, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work effectively with executives and cross-functional teams while developing and mentoring Finance team members.

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