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Vice President of Finance and Accounting

247 Express CourierKansas City, MO 64120

Job Overview

We are seeking a hands-on, strategic Vice President of Finance & Accounting to lead the company's financial operations, accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting functions. This role is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining strong internal controls, and providing actionable financial insights that support operational performance and business growth.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting and financial leadership, combined with a practical, business-oriented approach. This individual will partner closely with executive leadership to evaluate profitability, optimize costs, guide financial planning, and support strategic decisions across the organization. Success in this role requires the ability to balance day-to-day financial oversight with forward-looking analysis and a clear understanding of business operations. This position offers a competitive base salary with an additional performance-based bonus opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all accounting operations, including financial reporting, general ledger management, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.
  • Direct the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
  • Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and financial reporting processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
  • Lead annual budgeting and ongoing financial forecasting in collaboration with executive leadership and department managers.
  • Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
  • Provide financial analysis and strategic insights into revenue, expenses, cash flow, pricing, margins, and overall profitability.
  • Evaluate customer, service-line, business-unit, and location-level profitability to identify opportunities for improved financial and operational performance.
  • Develop financial models, projections, and scenario analyses to support strategic planning, capital allocation, and business decisions.
  • Manage relationships with external accounting and tax partners, including coordination of tax filings, audits, financial reviews, and required documentation.
  • Oversee year-end financial reporting, 1099 preparation, and applicable tax and regulatory compliance activities.
  • Maintain business licenses, registrations, renewals, and other corporate financial compliance requirements.
  • Partner with executive and operational leadership to strengthen financial accountability, optimize processes, and support sustainable business growth.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Extensive progressive experience in accounting, financial management, controllership, and financial analysis, preferably in a senior leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
  • Proven ability to develop financial models, analyze profitability, and translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting, ERP, financial reporting, and business intelligence systems.
  • Strong understanding of cost structures, pricing, margins, and operational performance metrics.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Hands-on, detail-oriented, and business-minded approach, with the ability to balance daily financial operations with long-term strategic objectives.

Pay: $150,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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