VP/Director of Finance

We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide core financial operations and provide strategic oversight for a long-term contract opportunity in Worcester, Massachusetts. This position will play a key role in budgeting, monthly close activities, financial analysis, and reporting that supports informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership capability, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to managing forecasts, cash flow visibility, and financial performance.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the preparation and management of annual budgets, ensuring financial plans align with operational priorities and business goals.

• Lead month-end close activities by overseeing reconciliations, reviewing results, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

• Develop and refine budgeting workflows to improve planning accuracy, accountability, and cross-functional coordination.

• Prepare financial reports that present clear insights into performance, trends, and key business drivers for leadership review.

• Monitor cash position and build forward-looking cash flow forecasts to support liquidity planning and financial stability.

• Evaluate financial results against budget expectations and recommend corrective actions where needed.

• Partner with operational and executive stakeholders to support decision-making through data-driven financial guidance.

• Strengthen financial controls and reporting practices to maintain accuracy, consistency, and compliance across finance activities.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in a senior finance leadership role such as Director of Finance, VP of Finance, or a comparable position.
• Strong background in annual budgeting, forecasting, and oversight of structured budget processes.
• Proven ability to manage month-end close procedures and deliver accurate financial statements on schedule.
• Expertise in financial reporting, including analysis of results and communication of insights to leadership teams.
• Experience preparing and maintaining cash flow forecasts to support short- and long-term planning.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and translate findings into business recommendations.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and leadership levels.

Compensation

$60.00-$75.00 Hourly

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