Job Description
Strategic VP of Finance/Controller Driving Growth, Performance, and Profitability
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Emily Klopfenstein
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Salary: $175,000 - $225,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client is a fast-paced, multi-location retail organization with an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong focus on driving performance. Operating within a flexible, team-oriented structure, the company emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and hands-on leadership to improve productivity and profitability. Leaders are empowered to navigate ambiguity, take ownership, and implement solutions that deliver measurable results.
Why join us?
Job Details
The Vice President, Finance/Controller is one of the most senior and influential leaders within the organization. This role serves as a strategic business partner to executive leadership and ownership, providing financial guidance and driving initiatives that enhance productivity and profitability. The position oversees all financial planning, policies, accounting practices, and relationships with lending institutions.
This leader is expected to take a hands-on approach, contributing across multiple areas of the business. Beyond traditional finance responsibilities, the role focuses on strengthening the organization's analytical capabilities, helping leadership understand key business drivers and how to leverage them to improve performance.
The organization operates with a flat, highly collaborative structure. Cross-functional teamwork is essential, and leaders must be comfortable navigating ambiguity, identifying opportunities, and executing solutions quickly in a fast-moving environment.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Profile
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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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This Jobot Job is hosted by: Emily Klopfenstein
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $175,000 - $225,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client is a fast-paced, multi-location retail organization with an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong focus on driving performance. Operating within a flexible, team-oriented structure, the company emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and hands-on leadership to improve productivity and profitability. Leaders are empowered to navigate ambiguity, take ownership, and implement solutions that deliver measurable results.
Why join us?
- High-visibility executive role with direct influence on strategy and organizational performance
- Collaborative, flat structure that enables fast decision-making and cross-functional impact
- Opportunity to build and enhance enterprise-wide financial and analytical capabilities
- Culture that values innovation, ownership, and leaders who take action
Job Details
The Vice President, Finance/Controller is one of the most senior and influential leaders within the organization. This role serves as a strategic business partner to executive leadership and ownership, providing financial guidance and driving initiatives that enhance productivity and profitability. The position oversees all financial planning, policies, accounting practices, and relationships with lending institutions.
This leader is expected to take a hands-on approach, contributing across multiple areas of the business. Beyond traditional finance responsibilities, the role focuses on strengthening the organization's analytical capabilities, helping leadership understand key business drivers and how to leverage them to improve performance.
The organization operates with a flat, highly collaborative structure. Cross-functional teamwork is essential, and leaders must be comfortable navigating ambiguity, identifying opportunities, and executing solutions quickly in a fast-moving environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership and ownership, contributing to decision-making and business growth initiatives
- Manage relationships and communications with banks and financial institutions
- Lead development and execution of enterprise-wide financial strategy, including performance metrics, processes, and controls
- Oversee all finance and accounting functions, including FP&A, accounting, treasury, tax, audit, risk management, and investor-related activities
- Drive a strong analytical focus across the organization to enhance data-driven decision-making
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA and/or CPA preferred
- 10+ years of finance experience within a multi-site, geographically distributed organization (e.g., retail, hospitality, consumer services, etc.)
- Experience in franchise or license-based business models preferred
- Background in high-volume, operationally driven environments is ideal
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strategic business partner with strong leadership and entrepreneurial mindset
- Hands-on, collaborative, and results-driven approach
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
- Proven ability to influence leadership and drive organizational change
- Strong analytical and quantitative skill set
- Operationally focused with a track record of improving business performance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with executive presence
- Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams
- High energy, adaptable, and proactive with a "get-it-done" mentality
- Strong strategic thinker who welcomes challenge and drives innovation
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here:
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