VP Finance: Strategic, Multi-Site Manufacturing Leader

Mission Critical Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is seeking a Vice President of Finance to partner with the EECOE President and leadership to drive profitable growth across multiple sites. You will lead commercial finance, planning, and performance, while strengthening controls and delivering actionable insight for strategic decisions.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, close processes, and project accounting, guiding capital investment and return analyses as the company expands, including acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 5+ years in a senior finance leadership role within a manufacturing, industrial, engineered products, or project‑based environment.
• Deep expertise in US GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition for long‑term contracts, job costing, and WIP accounting.
• Proven track record leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for a multi‑site operating business.
• Experience supporting M&A due diligence and post‑close financial integration; private equity‑backed or high‑growth experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and experience coordinating with external auditors.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Excel; experience with BI and planning tools a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and present complex financial information clearly.
• Demonstrated success building, leading, and developing finance teams across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial finance initiatives and drive bid/quote analysis, governance, and pricing.
• Oversee financial planning & analysis, including annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning.
• Support monthly/quarterly close, variance analysis, and reporting for leadership.
• Drive project accounting, ASC 606 compliance, and job-cost reviews with operations.
• Advise EECOE President on strategy, pricing, and resource allocation.
• Drive performance excellence with cash flow management and KPI dashboards.
• Direct working capital management including DSO, inventory turns, and cash conversion.
• Oversee internal controls and audit readiness across EECOE processes.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

ERP proficiency

Excel proficiency

BI/Planning tools experience

Leadership communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA/MBA preferred

Tools

Finance ERP systems

Job description

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is seeking a Vice President of Finance to partner with the EECOE President and leadership to drive profitable growth across multiple sites. You will lead commercial finance, planning, and performance, while strengthening controls and delivering actionable insight for strategic decisions.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, close processes, and project accounting, guiding capital investment and return analyses as the company expands, including acquisitions.