Vice President, Finance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary financial business partner to the SVP of Finance and take ownership of the Americas P&L.

• Manage revenue trajectories, EBITDA performance, margins, client health, and investment decisions.

• Lead the monthly financial planning cycles, which include executive narratives, variance analyses, CBU scorecards, rolling forecasts, and risk assessments.

• Enhance profitability through client-margin analysis, pricing strategies, staffing decisions, and performance monitoring.

• Collaborate with NA SVPs on investment proposals and resource distribution.

• Represent the finance function at the executive level as the senior finance voice for North America.

• Ensure accuracy in NA forecasts and financial targets, identifying shortfalls and suggesting corrective measures.

• Guide annual budgeting processes and quarterly reforecasts alongside CBU leaders.

• Examine revenue mix dynamics and their implications for margins and EBITDA.

• Supervise two Finance Business Partners and mentor them towards increased independence and SVP-level credibility.

• Oversee the Global FP&A function through the Sr. FP&A Manager.

• Guarantee that consolidated P&L, executive reports, board presentations, and forecasting infrastructure are delivered promptly and are of high quality.

• Review the global financial package for precision, completeness, and narrative quality.

• Foster proactive business partnerships and create executive-ready financial narratives.

• Manage the NA client health framework, encompassing revenue concentration, profitability, renewal risks, and opportunities for expansion.

• Conduct client-level margin analysis and facilitate pricing, staffing optimization, and SOW restructuring initiatives.

• Collaborate with Sales and Delivery leadership on strategic deal structuring and pricing.

• Assist with revenue recognition oversight and ensure compliance with ASC 606.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 12 years of progressive finance experience in professional services, consulting, technology services, or AI/data firms.

• At least 5 years in a VP, Senior Director, or a similar leadership role.

• Experience managing a regional or business unit P&L exceeding $100M.

• Direct responsibility for forecast accuracy, margin performance, and profitability results.

• Ability to convert financial analysis into actionable management decisions that enhance EBITDA and client margins.

• Proven experience in establishing structure and processes in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments.

• Capability to manage, develop, and mentor mid-career finance professionals.

• Advanced expertise in financial planning systems like Prophix, Anaplan, Workday Planning, or equivalent.

• In-depth knowledge of professional services economics, including bill rates, utilization, burden rates, and ASC 606.

• Exceptional executive communication skills; adept at presenting to C-suite and board-level audiences.

• CPA, CMA, or MBA is preferred.

• Hands-on experience with Prophix or similar cloud-based performance management tools is preferred.

• Familiarity with M&A integration, post-acquisition financial management, and multi-entity consolidation is preferred.

• Experience transitioning finance from reactive reporting to proactive business partnership is preferred.

• Knowledge of Power BI or similar business intelligence tools is preferred.

• Experience supporting a matrixed organization with both direct and indirect reporting lines across various geographies is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401K

• PTO

• Paid holidays

• Commuter benefits

• Spending accounts

• Life insurance

• Disability coverage

• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)