Vice President of Strategic Finance

Kelso Industries; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelso Industries is seeking a Vice President of Strategic Finance to shape the company’s financial future, partnering with the CFO and executive team to lead long-range planning and strategic initiatives.

You will build dashboards, drive forecasting, and enhance financial models while guiding investor relations and data governance efforts across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years in strategic finance, corporate development, investment banking, PE, or consulting.
• Experience with modern BI tools and data strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead company-wide KPIs, dashboards, and financial insights.
• Oversee long-range planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling.
• Provide strategic recommendations to support growth and margin expansion.
• Develop financial models for strategic initiatives, board materials, and exec reviews.
• Support investor relations and capital markets activities as needed.
• Shape data strategy and collaborate with analytics, data engineering, and IT.
• Evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, and M&A opportunities.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing strategic finance team.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Strategic partnering

Data-driven decision making

Influencing senior leaders

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Economics

MBA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Data governance tools

Job description

Together We Build - Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety

At Kelso Industries, 5,000+ employees across 40+ companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.

About the Role

We're looking for a Vice President of Strategic Finance to help shape the financial future of our company. In this role, you'll partner directly with the CFO and executive team to lead long-range planning, drive data-informed decision-making, and support high-impact strategic initiatives. If you're energized by growth, complexity, and building what doesn't yet exist, this is the place for you.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development of company-wide KPIs, performance dashboards, and financial insights.
• Drive long-range planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling.
• Provide clear, strategic recommendations that support growth, margin expansion, and operational excellence.
• Build and evolve our financial models for strategic initiatives, board materials, and executive reviews.
• Support investor relations and capital markets work as needed.
• Shape the company’s data strategy and partner with analytics, data engineering, and IT to improve data quality, governance, and reporting.
• Evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, and M&A opportunities.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing strategic finance team.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in strategic finance, corporate development, investment banking, PE, or management consulting.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with modern BI tools, data strategy, or data governance.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and communicate complex topics simply and clearly.
• Background in high-growth, multi-unit, or tech-driven environments is a strong plus.

Who You Are

• Strategic thinker with a bias for action.
• Collaborative, low-ego leader who thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Able to turn complex data and financial signals into crisp insights.
• Curious, forward-thinking, and driven to elevate financial decision-making across the organization.

Why Join Kelso Industries?

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

Here you will experience:

Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.

Company Culture: You'll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.

Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You'll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.

Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business