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VP of Finance This is a newly created position with a rapidly expanding Northern VA Holding Company. Role Summary The VP of Finance serves as a strategic partner to the President of a diversified holding company overseeing multiple operating businesses. This leader is responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and insightful consolidated financial reporting to the Board, strengthening financial discipline across the portfolio, overseeing treasury and cash management, and advising subsidiary finance leaders on best‑in‑class practices in accounting, FP&A, controls, and operational finance. Key Responsibilities Consolidated Reporting & Board Support Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements, dashboards, and performance analyses for the Board and executive leadership. Develop and maintain a consistent reporting framework across all portfolio companies to ensure comparability, accuracy, and transparency. Present financial results, trends, risks, and opportunities to the Board; support the CFO in crafting narratives and strategic insights. Oversee consolidation processes, intercompany eliminations, and alignment of accounting policies across entities. Treasury, Cash Management & Capital Strategy Oversee treasury operations for the holding company, including cash positioning, liquidity management, and short‑and‑long‑term cash forecasting. Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, debt compliance, and covenant reporting. Optimize capital structure and working capital across the portfolio; identify opportunities to improve cash flow, reduce borrowing costs, and enhance return on excess cash. Establish treasury policies and controls across operating companies, ensuring consistent practices in cash handling, disbursements, and investment management. Partner with subsidiary finance leaders to improve cash forecasting accuracy, working capital discipline, and treasury process efficiency. Finance Leadership Across Portfolio Companies Serve as a trusted advisor to subsidiary CFOs, Controllers, and finance teams, providing guidance on best practices in FP&A, accounting, controls, treasury, and financial operations. Conduct periodic financial reviews with each business to assess performance, forecast accuracy, capital needs, and operational efficiency. Support operating companies in building scalable processes, improving close cycles, enhancing reporting, and strengthening internal controls. Partner with business leaders to evaluate investments, capital allocation decisions, and strategic initiatives. FP&A, Budgeting & Forecasting Lead the consolidated budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring alignment between operating companies and holding‑company strategic priorities. Develop multi‑year financial models, scenario analyses, and sensitivity assessments to support strategic planning and capital allocation. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the portfolio and recommend actions to improve financial performance. Governance, Controls & Compliance Establish and maintain consistent financial policies, accounting standards, treasury policies, and internal control frameworks across all entities. Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements; support audit processes at both the holding‑company and subsidiary levels. Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting tools. Strategic Projects & M&A Support Support the Co Presidents in evaluating acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments. Lead financial due diligence, integration planning, and post‑acquisition financial alignment. Develop financial models and business cases for strategic initiatives across the portfolio. Team Leadership & Development Mentor and develop finance talent across the holding company and operating entities. Build strong relationships with subsidiary finance leaders, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence. Serve as acting CFO for subsidiaries as needed during transitions or leadership gaps. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA strongly preferred. 10–15+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, ideally within a multi‑entity, holding company, private equity, or diversified portfolio environment. Deep expertise in treasury, consolidations, FP&A, GAAP, internal controls, and financial operations. Proven ability to influence and advise senior leaders across multiple businesses. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights. Exceptional communication skills, including experience presenting to Boards and executive teams. Experience with financial systems, reporting tools, and process optimization across multiple entities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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