LA
Vice President of Finance
Location: New Orleans, LA
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Department: Finance & Accounting
Direct Reports: 20 (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Finance Operations)
Position Summary
The Vice President of Finance will provide strategic financial leadership and operational oversight for the company’s global finance organization. This role requires a hands-on executive with strong controller experience, capable of managing and mentoring a team of 20 while driving process innovation, efficiency, and standardization across accounts receivable, accounts payable, and reporting functions.
The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking leader who leverages technology to simplify complex workflows and implement scalable financial systems in a growing corporate environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, develop, and mentor a finance team of 20 across AR/AP and general accounting functions.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Design and implement new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline accounting operations and strengthen internal controls.
Partner with executive leadership to drive financial strategy, forecasting, and long-term planning.
Evaluate, select, and deploy financial technologies and automation tools to optimize efficiency.
Oversee cash-flow management, working-capital optimization, and global financial transactions.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal audit standards.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, HR, and IT to align financial processes with organizational goals.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to simplify, modernize, and digitize financial operations.
Support integration of new systems and global business units as the organization scales.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership, including controller-level experience.
Proven success managing large accounting teams (15+).
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and corporate finance best practices.
Demonstrated ability to simplify and innovate within financial processes.
Advanced proficiency in financial systems and data-analytics tools.
Experience implementing or upgrading ERP systems; Sage and/or QuickBooks experience a plus.
Global or multi-entity financial operations experience preferred.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Ideal Candidate Attributes
Process-driven, tech-forward, and highly analytical.
Hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving corporate environment.
Collaborative executive with strong problem-solving and mentoring skills.
Passionate about driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.