VP Finance

The Planet Group; Union (MO); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruiting company is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead their financial operations. This role is fully remote and involves overseeing the finance department, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and driving strategic financial decisions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience, particularly in construction accounting, along with strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong preference for candidates with construction accounting experience.
• MBA/CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Department, overseeing performance management and recruitment.
• Establish finance processes, ensuring efficient operational accounting.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting focused on revenue and gross margin.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Strategic Planning

Relationship Building

Time Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Suite

ERP Systems

Job description

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VP Finance

Remote, CST hours



Must Haves:

10+ years experience, 5+ years leading team

ERP

Private Equity

Job Costing/Revenue Recognition



Nice to haves:

MBA/CPA

Netsuite

Responsibilities of this role

• Lead with confidence, making strategic business decisions, driving company culture, holding teams accountable, and delivering results.
• Oversee all supervisory aspects of the Finance Department, including performance management, compensation analysis, recruitment, disciplinary actions, and professional development.
• Establish and manage finance department processes and standards, ensuring efficient operational accounting and billing.
• Serve as the financial leader, providing direct support within a matrix environment to Regional President/CFO
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of Monthly Operating Reports (MOR) and Scorecards for leadership reviews.
• Oversee proper revenue recognition in compliance with US GAAP.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, focusing on revenue and gross margin projections.
• Manage all finance responsibilities, including reviewing Accounts Receivable (A/R) and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), overseeing capital spending budgets, and guiding complex billing situations.
• Provide timely reports on actual and projected financials for projects of varying contract types, sizes, and scopes.
• Identify financial issues within the business and implement improvements to enhance overall financial performance.
• Review financial results with senior leadership, providing insights on trends, ratios, and overall financial stability, liquidity, and growth

Success Factors

• Commitment to safety, ensuring a zero-incident workplace.
• Alignment with company mission, vision, and values.
• Strong customer-centric mindset and relationship-building skills.
• Dedicated work ethic and an ALL-IN attitude.
• Collaborative team player who adapts to diverse team dynamics.
• Ability to embrace challenges, accept constructive feedback, and maintain professionalism in high-pressure situations.
• Capability to excel in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management, accountability, and prioritization abilities.
• Organized, solution-oriented, and proactive problem solver.
• Self-motivated, goal-driven, and focused on achieving departmental objectives.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team toward project success.
• Effective presentation skills, capable of addressing various audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, with advanced expertise in Excel.
• Familiarity with ERP accounting systems and project management software (NetSuite preferred).

Experience and Education

• Minimum 10 years of accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong preference for candidates with construction accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

VP Finance

Remote, CST hours



Must Haves:

10+ years experience, 5+ years leading team

ERP

Private Equity

Job Costing/Revenue Recognition



Nice to haves:

MBA/CPA

Netsuite

Responsibilities of this role

• Lead with confidence, making strategic business decisions, driving company culture, holding teams accountable, and delivering results.


• Oversee all supervisory aspects of the Finance Department, including performance management, compensation analysis, recruitment, disciplinary actions, and professional development.


• Establish and manage finance department processes and standards, ensuring efficient operational accounting and billing.


• Serve as the financial leader, providing direct support within a matrix environment to Regional President/CFO


• Ensure accurate and timely completion of Monthly Operating Reports (MOR) and Scorecards for leadership reviews.


• Oversee proper revenue recognition in compliance with US GAAP.


• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, focusing on revenue and gross margin projections.


• Manage all finance responsibilities, including reviewing Accounts Receivable (A/R) and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), overseeing capital spending budgets, and guiding complex billing situations.


• Provide timely reports on actual and projected financials for projects of varying contract types, sizes, and scopes.


• Identify financial issues within the business and implement improvements to enhance overall financial performance.


• Review financial results with senior leadership, providing insights on trends, ratios, and overall financial stability, liquidity, and growth

Success Factors

• Commitment to safety, ensuring a zero-incident workplace.


• Alignment with company mission, vision, and values.


• Strong customer-centric mindset and relationship-building skills.


• Dedicated work ethic and an ALL-IN attitude.


• Collaborative team player who adapts to diverse team dynamics.


• Ability to embrace challenges, accept constructive feedback, and maintain professionalism in high-pressure situations.


• Capability to excel in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.


• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong time management, accountability, and prioritization abilities.


• Organized, solution-oriented, and proactive problem solver.


• Self-motivated, goal-driven, and focused on achieving departmental objectives.


• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team toward project success.


• Effective presentation skills, capable of addressing various audiences.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, with advanced expertise in Excel.


• Familiarity with ERP accounting systems and project management software (NetSuite preferred).

Experience and Education

• Minimum 10 years of accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.


• Strong preference for candidates with construction accounting experience.


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

#AFHR

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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