VP Finance

Creative Financial Staffing; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC seeks a Vice President of Finance in Madison, WI to lead financial strategy, reporting, and governance for multiple affiliated businesses. You will direct budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and FP&A, build scalable models, mentor the finance team, and partner with the CFO on capital planning and strategic initiatives.

The role emphasizes process improvement, AI-enabled insights, and stronger financial visibility to enable smarter business decisions in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CMA required.
• 10+ years in accounting/finance with GAAP, FP&A, budgeting, internal controls.
• Experience leading finance teams and partnering with executives; construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct financial planning and strategy including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, reporting, and internal controls.
• Develop financial models and long-range plans to evaluate profitability, pricing strategies, margins, capex, and risks.
• Collaborate with the CFO and executive leadership on financing strategies, banking relationships, credit facilities, and capital management.
• Oversee accounting, job costing, audits, tax compliance, and financial performance reporting; mentor the Finance team.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance financial systems, and leverage AI and automation.

Skills

GAAP

FP&A

Financial modeling

Cash flow management

Internal controls

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin with accounting emphasis

CPA or CMA certification

Job description

Vice President of Finance

Compensation: $220,000 – $250,000 + Bonus Opportunities

Why You’ll Want to Explore This Opportunity:

• Make a meaningful impact: Step into a key executive leadership role where you’ll help drive financial strategy, influence major business decisions, and support the organization’s long-term growth and profitability.

• Own the bigger financial picture: Oversee financial strategy across multiple affiliated businesses, with the opportunity to enhance reporting, optimize financial performance, and identify opportunities for greater efficiency.

• Lead, innovate, and grow: Build and mentor a strong Finance team while introducing improved processes, modern financial tools, and technology-driven solutions that support smarter business decisions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Direct financial planning and strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting, and internal controls to support business objectives.

• Develop financial models and long-range plans to evaluate profitability, pricing strategies, margins, capital investments, and potential risks.

• Collaborate closely with the CFO and executive leadership on financing strategies, banking relationships, credit facilities, and capital management.

• Oversee accounting functions, job costing, audits, tax compliance, and financial performance reporting while providing leadership and development to the Finance team.

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance financial systems, leverage AI and automation, and improve visibility into financial and operational performance across affiliated businesses.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration with an accounting emphasis, or a related discipline. CPA or CMA certification required.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with expertise in GAAP, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, internal controls, cost accounting, and financial modeling. Construction industry experience is preferred.

• Demonstrated success leading Finance teams, partnering with executive leadership, and using financial insights to guide strategic decisions. Experience in homebuilding or residential construction is a plus

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