SVP of Finance
We are partnering with a rapidly growing private equity-backed technology services platform that is transforming a fragmented market through strategic acquisitions and operational excellence. With revenues expected to grow from approximately $50M today to $150M-$200M over the coming years, the business is seeking a Senior Vice President of Finance to build and scale a best-in-class finance organization.
This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished finance and accounting leader to join at a pivotal inflection point, drive enterprise-wide finance transformation, and position themselves for a clear path to CFO within 2-3 years.
Reporting directly to the Co-Founders, the SVP of Finance will serve as the senior finance executive responsible for building a centralized finance function capable of supporting an aggressive acquisition strategy and future PE-scale growth.
The successful candidate will combine technical accounting expertise with strong leadership capabilities, bringing the discipline and rigor required to professionalize processes, implement scalable systems, and lead a growing finance team.
Responsibilities
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting organization
- Assess existing team capabilities and implement organizational enhancements as needed
- Recruit and onboard key finance talent, including a Senior Accounting Manager
- Establish accountability, performance standards, and scalable operating processes
- Own the monthly close process and consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and best-in-class accounting practices
- Drive audit readiness and establish strong internal controls
- Manage external auditors and accounting advisors
- Lead financial integration of newly acquired businesses
- Standardize accounting policies, reporting, and workflows across operating companies
- Centralize finance operations from subsidiary-level entities into a corporate structure
- Support 1-3 acquisitions annually through post-close finance integration
- Lead ongoing NetSuite implementation and optimization initiatives
- Drive adoption of AP automation and workflow technologies
- Improve reporting infrastructure, financial visibility, and operational efficiency
- Implement scalable processes that support future growth
- Support transition to new banking relationships and revolving credit facilities
- Oversee cash management, liquidity planning, and financial controls
- Develop reporting capabilities for leadership, lenders, and investors
- Partner closely with leadership on financial strategy and business performance
- Prepare materials and insights for board and investor discussions
- Serve as a trusted advisor on operational and financial decision-making
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- CPA strongly preferred
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience
- 3-4 years of public accounting experience with a Top 20 accounting firm
- Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise
- Demonstrated experience managing monthly closes and multi-entity consolidations
- Experience leading accounting teams within private equity-backed, roll-up, or acquisitive organizations
- Proven ability to build teams, create processes, and scale finance infrastructure
Preferred Experience
- NetSuite implementation or ERP transformation experience
- Acquisition integration experience in a multi-entity environment
- Experience supporting lender, board, and investor reporting
- Familiarity with Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) considerations
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