Senior Vice President of Finance

Senior Vice President of Finance

Are you looking for a leadership role that's actively hands‑on while growing the finance team? Are you excited to contribute in a fast paced, fun environment? Is working in an entrepreneurial company that is a leader in its industry something you find appealing? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a growing company?

Our client, a PE-backed category leader in the beverage industry, is rapidly expanding across the country. With strong financial support and an ambitious leadership team, we are building an efficient, scalable, and profitable distribution platform positioned to deliver significant shareholder returns.

How You’ll Contribute

The SVP of Finance will be an operational leader, partnering closely with the CEO / President and Board to guide the company through its next growth phases. The ideal candidate combines a hands‑on approach with a builder mentality, capable of assisting in the design of scalable systems, providing data‑driven insights, and leading a high‑performing finance team. This role is well‑suited for a strong finance professional who thrives in entrepreneurial, high‑growth, and founder‑led environments.

Strategic Finance & Leadership

Collaborate with the CEO / President on growth strategy, capital structure, and investment planning.

Lead development and execution of the company’s 5‑year financial roadmap, including scenario modeling, capital allocation, and risk management.

Prepare and present board and investor reports; work closely with private equity sponsors to ensure transparency and alignment on key metrics and strategic initiatives.

Provide financial leadership on pricing strategy, margin optimization, and long‑term value creation.

Operational Finance & Process Excellence

Oversee all core financial operations, including accounting, FP&A, AR / AP, treasury, and financial reporting.

Manage a timely and accurate monthly close process; ensure compliance with GAAP and tax regulations.

Assist with implementing scalable systems, controls, and reporting infrastructure to support rapid growth and cross‑functional accountability.

Coordinate with external advisors on tax strategy, compliance, and audits.

Team Leadership & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Lead a lean, high‑performance finance team.

Collaborate with operations, sales, procurement, and business development to align financial insights with performance and planning.

Foster a culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement.

WHO YOU ARE

5+ years of strategic finance and accounting experience, with a proven ability to understand and proactively communicate the financial implications of business decisions and evolving market dynamics.

Extensive experience preparing and presenting financial analyses, pricing models, forecasts, and actionable recommendations to executives and senior‑level stakeholders to drive business outcomes.

Exceptional analytical and modeling skills, with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights and concise recommendations.

A keen eye for detail with the ability to identify and communicate overarching trends and strategic opportunities to senior management.

Comfortable interfacing with boards and investors; skilled at crafting clear, actionable insights from complex data.

Highly operational and detail‑oriented, with the ability to think strategically and act decisively.

Excellent communicator and cross‑functional collaborator.

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including internal equity, market data, the candidate’s qualifications— including but not limited to specialty skills, prior relevant industry experience, relevant degrees or certifications (e.g., CPA, MBA). The salary range estimate below is inclusive of all departments within the company, and offered salaries may vary within the given range between departments. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this level is $180,000-$225,000 annually, not including other competitive benefits.

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