Vice President of Finance & Shared Services

UG2; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

UG2, a Boston-based leader in facility services, seeks a Vice President of Finance & Shared Services to drive regional financial performance across Central, Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast markets.

You will lead FP&A, corporate accounting, and global reporting, while partnering with operations to improve margins and labor efficiency. The role demands seasoned leadership, GAAP expertise, and a track record of cross-functional influence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• MBA or CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Experience in facility management, janitorial, security, staffing, or labor-intensive services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial performance, profitability, and growth across regions.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with GAAP compliance.
• Oversee FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Manage labor cost, wage, overtime, and staffing models.
• Advance process automation in finance operations and controls.
• Partner with HR and operations on workforce planning and productivity.

Skills

Strategic leadership

FP&A mastery

Multi-region collaboration

GAAP & financial reporting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Job description

UG2 is a national leader in facility management services, delivering customized, high-quality solutions to clients across diverse industries. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction, UG2 supports facilities nationwide through a people-first, service-driven approach.

Position Summary

Vice President of Finance & Shared Services is a dynamic and strategic role to support and partner with operations across the Central, Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast regions. This role will serve as a key financial leader, driving performance, supporting growth, and ensuring financial discipline across a geographically dispersed, labor-intensive services business.

The ideal candidate brings deep financial expertise along with experience in facility management services, janitorial, security, staffing, or other labor-driven service industries.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Partner with regional and operational leaders to drive financial performance, profitability, and growth initiatives
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
• Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) across multiple regions
• Ensure alignment between financial planning, accounting results, and overall company performance

Corporate Accounting & Controller Oversight

• Lead and develop the Corporate Controller and accounting organization (direct report)
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements and related reporting
• Oversee technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, accruals, and policy development
• Maintain and enhance internal controls environment (including audit readiness)
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and manage audit process end-to-end
• Drive improvements in close efficiency, standardization, and automation

Operational Finance & Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to regional leadership teams across Central, Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast markets
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to labor efficiency, margin performance, and contract profitability

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Analyze variances and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting and analytics

Labor & Cost Management

• Manage and optimize labor cost structures, including wage, overtime, and staffing models
• Ensure alignment between operational performance and financial outcomes
• Partner with HR and operations on workforce planning and productivity initiatives

Process Excellence & Automation

• Drive continuous improvement across finance operations, with a focus on high-volume, repeatable processes
• Identify opportunities for automation in time capture, payroll, billing, AP, and financial close activities
• Reduce manual work, cycle times, and error rates while improving service reliability to both our internal and external customers

Compliance, Controls & Risk Management

• Ensure strong internal controls across all financial processes, including payroll, billing, accounts payable and financial reporting
• Maintain compliance with multi-state regulations, labor laws, union agreements, and client audit requirements
• Support internal and external audits related to finance operations

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing regional finance team
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
• Prior experience in facility management, janitorial, security, staffing, or other labor-intensive service industries strongly preferred
• Proven ability to partner with operations in a multi-site, geographically distributed environment
• Strong expertise in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Deep understanding of labor cost drivers and contract-based business models
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
• Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves leadership style
• Data-driven decision maker
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and regions
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Why Join UG2?

• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing national organization
• High visibility with executive leadership
• Ability to directly impact operational and financial performance
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on excellence and innovation

About UG2

Founded in 2012, UG2 is privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. At UG2, we set the standard in facility services through our relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence. We take pride in exceeding client expectations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Every team member is integral to shaping our strategy and driving our mission. By embodying our commitment to service excellence, they directly contribute to UG2's growth and our reputation for delivering unparalleled results in a client-focused industry.