Vice President of Finance / Bangor, Maine
Our client, a family-owned group of service-based companieslocated in northern Maine,is seeking a VP of Finance to join the team and contribute to theircollaborative, mission driven culture.
Reporting to the President,the Vice President of Finance will serve as the financial leader responsible for overseeing the financial health and strategy of a closely held, family-owned organization. This role manages all financial activities for the company, its business units, real estate, and investments, while providing clear financial guidance to ownership and senior leadership to drivegrowth, efficiency, and sound fiscal practices, while upholding our standards as a Best Place to Work in Maine.
Who You Are:
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Strategic and Analytical: You balance financial oversight with forward-thinking strategies to drive growth and efficiency.
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Insightful and Professional: You understand the complexities of family-owned businesses, offering sound financial guidance while respecting the unique structure and goals of the organization and ownership.
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Experienced Leader: You’ve successfully led finance teams, managed complex financial operations, and scaled financial systems to meet growing demands.
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Innovative and Tech-Savvy: You embrace financial technology and automation to streamline processes and support strategic decisions.
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Collaborative and Decisive: You thrive in a leadership role that requires working closely with ownership and teams across the organization, delivering clear and actionable advice.
Requirements of the Vice President of Finance:
- Minimum 10 years of financial leadership experience, with a preference for family-owned and/or multi-entity business backgrounds.
- Adaptable to a small to medium-sized business environment (100 to 500 employees).
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial planning, and risk management.
- Experience in transportation, logistics, and/or service-based industry preferred.
- Advanced degree (e.g., CPA, CFA, MBA) preferred.
- Familiarity with Federal, Maine, and GAAP rules & regulations.
- Proven experience implementing financial technology and driving operational efficiencies. SAGE Intaact and Quickbooks experience preferred.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex ideas simply and effectively.
- A commitment to innovation, accountability, and aligning financial practices with organizational values.
How we take care of you:
- Salary $120-$140k commensurate with experience
- Professional development reimbursement
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision
- Robust Earned Time Off, personal time and paid holidays
- Gym membership stipend and other wellness benefits
- 401k with 50% employer match
- Appreciation/Recognition rewards and workforce engagement events
- Collaborative and family-oriented culture
How you will provide value as the Vice President of Finance:
- Oversee all accounting, cash management, investments, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Ensure liquidity, oversee debt and asset management, and lead the cash flow planning process.
- Develop and execute financial strategies that align with the company’s growth goals and industry opportunities.
- Manage tax reporting and regulatory compliance in partnership with external accounting firms.
- Identify and implement financial tools and systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making. Provide oversight of our IT department.
- Act as a financial advisor to ownership, providing insights and recommendations for investments and business interests.
- Establish and monitor key financial metrics and scorecards to ensure performance aligns with goals.
- Maintain strong relationships with our key financial partners and strategic business vendors.
- Recruit, train, and manage the finance team, ensuring professional growth and strong execution.
KMA Human Resources Consulting has been engaged to manage this search.
NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
