Vice President Finance

VP of Finance | Private Equity-Backed Multi-Site Platform | Remote with Travel - Must Sit In South EastThe OpportunityWe are partnering with a private equity-backed platform that is building a rapidly growing, multi-location business through acquisition. The company is seeking a VP of Finance/Controller to build and lead the finance and accounting infrastructure needed to support continued expansion.This is a highly hands-on leadership role with significant exposure to the executive team, Board, lenders, and investment team. The individual will own the controllership function while building the systems, processes, controls, and team required to integrate acquisitions and scale the platform.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the monthly close, consolidation, and GAAP financial reporting across the platform and its operating companies.Establish a consistent close calendar and reporting framework across regional businesses and headquarters.Build and maintain strong cash, inventory, and internal control environments across a multi-location operation.Produce consolidated financial reporting, KPIs, and location-level unit economics for management, the Board, lenders, and investors.Lead the selection and implementation of the company's ERP and broader finance technology stack, including integration with operating systems and data platforms.Own the financial integration of new acquisitions, including chart-of-accounts conversion, opening balance sheets, purchase accounting, banking/payroll cutovers, and close integration.Partner with the investment team on M&A diligence, working-capital analysis, purchase accounting, and post-close integration.Lead and standardize accounting practices across controllers and finance teams within acquired operating companies.Build and develop the centralized platform finance organization as the company scales.Manage relationships with external accountants, tax advisors, lenders, and other financial partners.Oversee platform-level expenses, payroll, and potentially the implementation of PEO/benefits administration.Candidate ProfileRequired:CPA10+ years of progressive accounting, controllership, and finance experienceDeep expertise in monthly close, consolidations, GAAP accounting, and internal controlsExperience operating in a multi-location or multi-entity environmentExperience within a highly acquisitive organization and integrating acquired businessesPersonally led an ERP or finance systems implementation end-to-endStrong cash and inventory control experienceProven ability to lead, assess, hire, and develop accounting and finance professionals