VP Finance

Dartmouth Partners; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Partners, an award-winning boutique investment bank, seeks a Vice President of Finance in Buckhead, GA to shape growth through strategic FP&A, investor reporting, and board-ready analytics.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow modeling, and internal controls, partnering with the executive team to drive disciplined decision-making as the firm scales.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in finance/accounting within professional services, investment banking, asset management.
• Experience in leading budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, management reporting.
• Experience building or scaling finance functions.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Executive-level communication and comfort working with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Full FP&A ownership: budgeting, forecasting, cash flow modeling, performance analytics
• Monthly reporting & variance analysis for partners and leadership
• Oversight of AP/AR, payroll review, expense workflows, and internal controls
• Management of an Accounting Manager, and third party administrators
• Audit readiness, policy development, and process optimization
• Financial systems and BI leadership
• Support for regulated affiliate oversight and co-investment fund operations

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Management reporting

Executive communication

Data analytics

Tools

BI tools

ERP systems

Job description

An award‑winning boutique investment bank, headquartered in Buckhead, GA, is seeking a Vice President of Finance to help shape the next chapter of their growth. This is a high‑visibility leadership role ideal for someone coming from Big 4 Advisory or a top‑tier consulting firm who thrives in fast‑moving, analytically rigorous environments.

As VP of Finance, you will be part of a leadership group covering an FP&A function and investor reporting, and partner directly with the executive team to drive strategic decision‑making. You’ll bring structure, insight, and financial discipline to a business that is scaling rapidly and earning national recognition for excellence.

What You’ll Lead

• Full FP&A ownership: budgeting, forecasting, cash flow modeling, performance analytics
• Monthly reporting & variance analysis for partners and leadership
• Oversight of AP/AR, payroll review, expense workflows, and internal controls
• Management of an Accounting Manager, and third party administrators
• Audit readiness, policy development, and process optimization
• Financial systems and BI leadership
• Support for regulated affiliate oversight and co‑investment fund operations

What You Bring

• 7–10 years in finance/accounting within professional services, Investment Banking, Asset Management
• Experience in leading budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, management reporting
• Experience building or scaling finance functions
• Strong analytical skills and ability to turn data into actionable insights
• Executive‑level communication and comfort working directly with senior leadership
• Process‑oriented, detail‑driven, and highly accountable
• This role is ideal for a finance leader who loves combining strategic FP&A with hands‑on operational execution and wants to build a best‑in‑class finance function.

This position is based in-office, 5 days per week.