VP of Finance

Vaco by Highspring; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks a highly experienced finance leader to drive FP&A, budgeting, and long-range planning in a growth-focused, financial services-oriented environment.

You will mentor a finance team, deliver modeling and scenario analysis for strategic decisions, and partner with executives to shape profitability and balance sheet strategy. This hybrid San Diego role offers executive exposure, governance oversight, and impactful business partnering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, financial analysis, or financial management experience.
• Experience managing and developing finance teams.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and analytical capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Proven track record partnering with senior leadership and influencing business decisions through financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Own the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Provide financial modeling, scenario analysis, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Oversee profitability analysis, KPI reporting, management reporting, and business performance analytics.
• Prepare executive and board-level financial presentations and reporting materials.
• Partner cross-functionally to support strategic initiatives and organizational growth.
• Lead audit, regulatory, and financial governance support activities.
• Oversee financial reporting databases and reporting enhancements.
• Drive process improvements and finance-related special projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Financial planning software

Job description

Location: San Diego; 4 days onsite w/some flexibility

Overview:

Highly visible finance leadership opportunity within a growing financial services organization. This position will lead financial planning, forecasting, profitability analysis, financial modeling, and strategic decision support while managing a team of finance professionals. The role serves as a key business partner to executive leadership and plays an important role in guiding financial performance, balance sheet strategy, and long-term business planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Own the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Provide financial modeling, scenario analysis, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Oversee profitability analysis, KPI reporting, management reporting, and business performance analytics.
• Prepare executive and board-level financial presentations and reporting materials.
• Partner cross-functionally to support strategic initiatives and organizational growth.
• Lead audit, regulatory, and financial governance support activities.
• Oversee financial reporting databases and reporting enhancements.
• Drive process improvements and finance-related special projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, financial analysis, or financial management experience.
• Prior experience managing and developing finance teams.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and analytical capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Proven track record partnering with senior leadership and influencing business decisions through financial analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent advanced credential.
• Experience within banking, credit union, or broader financial services environments.
• Experience supporting executive leadership and board-level reporting.
• Background in profitability analysis, balance sheet management, and strategic financial planning.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Executive-level visibility and direct partnership with senior leadership.
• Opportunity to influence organizational strategy, forecasting, profitability, and financial performance.
• Leadership role overseeing an established finance and financial analysis function.
• Broad exposure to strategic planning, risk analysis, profitability modeling, and executive decision support.
• Stable, growth-oriented financial services organization with strong long-term career potential.