VP of Finance

Horizon Strategies LLC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Strategies LLC is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead all financial operations in Winston-Salem, NC. This senior role directs budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and cash flow management, while providing strategic financial insights to drive profitability.

The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of progressive leadership, with a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting or Finance; MBA and CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting or Finance; MBA and CPA preferred.
• Experience: 5-7 years of progressive financial and operational leadership.
• Executive competencies: exceptional communication and negotiation skills; player-coach mentality within a $20M organization.

Responsibilities

• Direct all financial operations: monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, long-range modeling, cash flow management.
• Provide executive-level financial analysis and actionable insights to drive profitability and growth.
• Oversee capital structure, banking relationships, insurance, and credit facilities.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations: GL, payroll, AP/AR, and contract billing.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Accounting or Finance

MBA

CPA certification

Job description

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VP of Finance

Full Time Senior Management Winston-Salem, NC, US

Salary Range: $130,000.00 To $200,000.00 Annually

Beyond traditional financial stewardship, this position holds executive ownership overFinance, Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Contract Management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Direct all financial operations, including monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, long-range financial modeling, and cash flow management.


• Provide executive-level financial analysis and actionable insights to drive profitability, gross margin optimization, and strategic growth initiatives.


• Oversee capital structure, banking relationships, insurance, and credit facilities.

2. Accounting and Compliance

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, contract billing, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll.


• Ensure rigorous compliance with customer contracts and related requirements.


• Maintain robust internal controls and ensure audit-ready financial statements.


• Ensure compliance and reporting related to credit facilities.

3. Contract Management & Administration

• Oversee the cradle-to-grave contract lifecycle management process, including proposal pricing, cost-profit analysis, and administration.


• Review prime contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, and teaming agreements to mitigate risk regarding intellectual property, indemnification, and liability.


• Ensure adherence to contract terms, milestones, and reporting deliverables across FFP, T&M, and Cost-Plus contract vehicles.


• Ensure timely reporting and billing of all contracts


• Oversee the HR function, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, talent acquisition, retention, and compensation/benefits administration.


• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and contract specific regulations (e.g., SCA, DBA, OFCCP, EEOC, and security clearance requirements).


• Guide leadership on employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.

5. Information Technology & Security Infrastructure

• Direct the IT strategy and operations, ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable infrastructure.


• Oversee compliance with cybersecurity frameworks mandated for defense contractors.


• Manage IT vendors, software licenses (ERP/accounting systems), and disaster recovery protocols.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA and CPA certification strongly preferred.


• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive financial and operational leadership experience.


• Executive Competencies: Exceptional communication and negotiation skills; a player-coach mentality willing to roll up their sleeves in a $20M organization while operating with executive gravitas.