VP of Accounting

Robert Half • Milwaukee, WI • 2h ago

Description Senior Vice President of Accounting & Finance

A well-established, multi-location consumer services organization is seeking an accomplished Senior Vice President of Accounting & Finance to lead its Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis functions. This executive will serve as a strategic partner to the Division President and executive leadership team, helping drive financial performance, operational excellence, and long-term growth.

Based in the greater Milwaukee area, this position reports directly to the Division President and plays a key role in shaping financial strategy across a geographically diverse business.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on financial performance, growth initiatives, and operational strategy.

Lead accounting, finance, FP& A, and internal control functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

Develop and execute budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, capital planning, and financial risk management processes.

Partner with leadership on enterprise initiatives, capital allocation decisions, and performance improvement efforts.

Oversee financial modeling, scenario planning, and KPI reporting to support business decisions.

Evaluate capital investments, operational enhancements, technology initiatives, and growth opportunities.

Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and analysis to executive leadership.

Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.

Serve as a key contact for auditors, lenders, and other external financial partners.

Build and develop high-performing accounting and finance teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA and/or CPA preferred.

15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally within entertainment, hospitality, retail, consumer services, or other multi-unit operating environments.

Experience leading accounting and finance organizations within a larger corporate or publicly traded company.

Strong FP& A, financial modeling, forecasting, and business partnership experience.

Deep knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, internal controls, and governance practices.

Experience managing finance and accounting operations across multiple locations.

Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Proficiency with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and business analytics platforms.

Ability to work onsite in the greater Milwaukee area.

Preferred Leadership Attributes

Strategic and results-oriented

Highly analytical and detail-focused

Strong business acumen

Collaborative and influential leader

Decisive, resilient, and accountable

Proven team builder and mentor

Compensation

Competitive executive compensation package, including bonus opportunity and comprehensive benefits. Requirements Annual Budget, Financial Reporting, Month End Close, Budget Processes, CPA, Hospitality management, Forecasting, Retail

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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