VP of Finance

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on VP of Finance to lead financial planning, performance management, and core finance operations for a growing business in New York. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is suited for a finance executive who can translate complex data into business decisions while supporting expansion, profitability, and long-term value creation. The role will work closely with senior leadership and investors to shape financial direction, strengthen reporting, and guide capital strategy in a fast-moving, private equity-backed environment. Responsibilities Partner with executive leadership and investment stakeholders to shape financial priorities, evaluate business performance, and support company-wide strategic decisions. Direct the annual budgeting cycle, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning activities to improve visibility into revenue, expenses, and cash performance. Create and refine advanced financial models, including 3-statement modeling, scenario analysis, profitability reviews, and cash flow projections to inform decision-making. Oversee accounting, treasury, tax, audit, and compliance activities while ensuring accurate financial reporting and effective internal controls. Manage liquidity planning and capital structure strategy, including oversight of debt, equity, and lender relationships. Prepare board-level and investor-facing materials, deliver clear performance updates, and monitor compliance with financing agreements and reporting obligations. Provide financial leadership for mergers, acquisitions, recapitalization efforts, partnerships, and other growth-oriented transactions. Build, coach, and develop a strong finance and accounting organization that promotes accountability, operational discipline, and cross-functional partnership. Identify and implement scalable financial processes and tools that increase efficiency and support continued business growth. 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including senior-level responsibility for FP& A, forecasting, and financial operations. Strong background in annual budgeting, month-end close oversight, and the development of accurate financial reporting processes. Demonstrated expertise in cash flow forecasting, 3-statement modeling, and performance analysis in complex business environments. Experience working within private equity-backed organizations and partnering with executive teams and investors. Knowledge of capital management, including debt capital, equity capital, capital raises, and global liquidity oversight. Proven success supporting or leading M& A activity, strategic transactions, and investor reporting requirements. Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to senior leaders, board members, lenders, and external advisors. Track record of leading and developing high-performing finance teams in fast-paced, growth-oriented organizations. 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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.