We are seeking a VP of Finance (North America) for a European based technology company in the security and identity space. The Vice President of Finance will report directly to the CFO and play a crucial role by maintaining the financial health of the organization, managing budgeting and forecasting processes, and providing financial insights to the executive leadership. Working closely with the CFO and the Business Line in North America, this role involves managing all financial aspects of the business, from pre-contract commitment through to monthly forecasting, and the reporting of the organization's actual performance. My client is seeking a strong leader with a track record of success with particular expertise in the government contracting sector that can make a significant impact on the organization. This is a hybrid work environment with 3 days per week in the Reston, VA HQ and 2 days from home.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the financial administration and planning for the North American business line. This includes developing and implementing financial policies, budgeting and planning, risk management, as well as short-term and long-term financial and cash flow forecasting.

• Support Business Leader in all financial matters, aiding in the growth and success of the North American business.

• Manage and oversee the preparation of profit and loss statements and provide variance explanations for all financial aspects of the North American business.

• Consolidate North American financial results for executive-level presentations.

• Develop appropriate internal systems to support financial and business operations, keeping in line with company growth and reporting requirements.

• Review and monitor the organization's financial position, creating and distributing necessary reports on the firm's financial stability, liquidity, and growth.

• Oversee the establishment and maintenance of budgeting and forecasting processes.

• Hire, train, supervise, and motivate the finance teams of the North American business lines; actively promote performance recognition and process improvement efforts.

• Work closely with Operations to support the financial objectives of the organization.

• Provide strategic thought leadership and identify areas of opportunity.

• Lead all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial processes, including month-end close-outs, reporting, planning, forecasting, and analytics activities.

• Lead annual operating plan process and contribute significantly to the annual strategic planning process.

• Participate in, drive, and implement process improvement and standardization across related functions.

• Implement checks and procedures to ensure compliance with internal accounting and control rules.

This is a hands-on position offering a strategic role in the future success of the organization and offers the opportunity to work on challenging initiatives with a highly motivated team and executive leadership.

Please apply directly to this post for consideration or contact Lee Chernett, VP at Robert Half Finance & Accounting, with questions via LinkedIn or by calling 571.297.9074.

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting; Master's degree and/or CPA a plus
• 10+ years of financial (corporate level FP& A, and project/program level) leadership experience
• Project accounting experience within a government contractor required and strong analytical skills
• Outstanding problem-solving skills
• Advanced MS Excel
• Experience developing metics/KPI's to monitor financial performance
• Hands on leader, comfortable rolling up sleeves to work with the team and solve problems
• Strong process improvement mindset
• Executive level presentation and communication skills
• Strong preference for an individual coming from a large defense contractor
• Experience leading teams with a minimum of 10 direct reports and additional indirect reports.

Please apply directly to this post for consideration or contact Lee Chernett, VP at Robert Half Finance & Accounting, with questions via LinkedIn or by calling 571.297.9074.