Job Title: Vice President of Finance
Location: Westmont, IL
Salary Range: $225,000 to $275,000 + Bonus/Benefits
An established manufacturing organization is seeking a Vice President of Finance to provide strategic leadership and oversight of financial operations. This executive role will drive enterprise-wide financial strategies, strengthen internal controls, and deliver the financial insights needed to support long-term growth. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership to shape financial direction and operational strategy in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.
Responsibilities
- Partner with executive leadership on financial strategy, including mergers and acquisitions, pricing, capital expenditures, and growth initiatives
- Lead the development and implementation of finance, accounting, and internal control policies, ensuring consistency and compliance across the organization
- Oversee the budgeting process for operating and capital expenditures, providing performance analysis and actionable recommendations to address variances
- Manage risk mitigation strategies and optimize tax structure to support profitability and cash flow objectives
- Evaluate investment opportunities and acquisition targets in alignment with organizational goals
- Direct financial reporting, forecasting, and special analyses to provide senior leadership with insights on performance and strategic alternatives
- Provide leadership in the advancement of financial systems and digital platforms to drive efficiency and decision-making
- Build and develop a high-performing finance and IT team through recruitment, performance management, and succession planning
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
- Proven leadership experience at the executive level, ideally within manufacturing or industrial sectors
- Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance requirements
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions, capital planning, and risk management
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive process improvements, and influence executive decision-making
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner across functions and provide strategic counsel to senior leadership
Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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