VP Finance - Strategic Growth & Cash Optimization (Hybrid)

Material Handling Resources, LLC; Brentwood (TN); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) match

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Hybrid work schedule

Employee discounts

Job summary

GEODIS seeks a seasoned Vice President of Finance to lead the Americas finance function and partner with the COO on strategic planning. This executive will drive reporting, governance, and performance improvements while championing cost control and capital investment strategies.

The role requires deep financial management experience, a strategic mindset, and the ability to lead a high-performing team in a global logistics setting; hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of finance experience.
• MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• Experience with SAP, Great Plains or other ERPs.
• Strategic financial planning, forecasting, and analysis.
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills; able to translate complex financial results into clear recommendations.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, internal controls, and financial governance.
• Proven ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing finance and accounting teams.
• Business acumen in contract logistics or supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver financial insights to drive optimal business performance.
• Oversee financial reporting and governance across the Americas.
• Partner with COO and leadership to plan multi-year strategy.
• Prepare monthly management reporting packages, including forecasts, P&L, balance sheets and cash flow.
• Drive profitability and cash improvement initiatives monthly/quarterly.
• Review capital expenditures and ROI for cost optimization.
• Identify and champion technology, AI and automation to boost productivity.
• Ensure GAAP/IFRS alignment in reporting and controls.

Skills

Executive communication

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Strategic planning

Leadership

Finance analytics

Education

MBA

CPA

Tools

SAP

Great Plains

Job description

GEODIS seeks a seasoned Vice President of Finance to lead the Americas finance function and partner with the COO on strategic planning. This executive will drive reporting, governance, and performance improvements while championing cost control and capital investment strategies.

The role requires deep financial management experience, a strategic mindset, and the ability to lead a high-performing team in a global logistics setting; hybrid work is available.