VP FP&A — Build & Lead the Corporate Finance Function

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP seeks a Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis to build and lead the corporate FP&A function from the ground up. Reporting to the CFO, you will shape planning, forecasting, and reporting as the company scales, with scope to expand over time.

The role is onsite in Falls Church/Arlington area (4 days/week) and requires a builder mindset, public company experience, and strong multi-entity consolidation skills. Competitive base and bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, including 5+ years in a senior FP&A leadership role.
• CPA preferred, with public accounting background and strong M&A exposure.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations, contract profitability, and POC accounting.
• Advanced financial modeling skills (3-statement, DCF, scenario analysis).
• Comfort with ERP and BI tools and applying AI to FP&A.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a corporate FP&A function from the ground up.
• Own the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plan with BU leaders.
• Standardize P&L structures and reporting across entities and perform roll-ups.
• Support public-company reporting, board materials, and investor communications.
• Partner with program, operations, and accounting on profitability and revenue recognition.
• Contribute to M&A target evaluation, valuation modeling, and post-close integration.
• Develop financial models to test scenarios, capex, and strategic initiatives.
• Improve ERP/BI usage and explore AI applications in FP&A.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Finance experience

FP&A leadership

Public company experience

POC accounting

EACs

Contract profitability

Financial modeling

3-statement modeling

DCF

Scenario analysis

Multi-entity consolidations

Standardized reporting

M&A experience

ERP tools

BI tools

AI in FP&A

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Cherry Bekaert LLP seeks a Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis to build and lead the corporate FP&A function from the ground up. Reporting to the CFO, you will shape planning, forecasting, and reporting as the company scales, with scope to expand over time.

The role is onsite in Falls Church/Arlington area (4 days/week) and requires a builder mindset, public company experience, and strong multi-entity consolidation skills. Competitive base and bonus are offered.