Confidential – Vice President of Finance & Internal Services

Location: Midwest, U.S.

Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Products

Status: Privately Held Company

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Team: Finance, Accounting, and Internal Services

The Opportunity

A long-established, privately held industrial company with a century-long legacy of quality and performance is seeking a Vice President of Finance & Internal Services. This role serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing financial direction, operational oversight, and strategic partnership to the CEO and Board.

This is a pivotal opportunity for a seasoned finance leader who enjoys being hands-on while shaping the future of a respected mid-market organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all finance, accounting, and reporting functions with accuracy, transparency, and timeliness.
• Direct financial planning, budgeting, and analysis to support growth and profitability.
• Manage cash flow, capital deployment, and banking relationships.
• Oversee internal services including IT infrastructure, ERP systems, and administrative operations.
• Ensure compliance in all audit, tax, and regulatory matters.
• Serve as Board Secretary and custodian of corporate and shareholder records.
• Develop and mentor team members, building depth and continuity across finance and internal service functions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience:

• 10–20 years of progressive finance leadership, ideally within manufacturing, mining, industrial, or agri-business sectors.
• Proven success leading both finance and IT functions in a mid-sized company ($50M–$250M).
• Background in modernizing financial systems and ERP environments.
• Experience in privately held or family-owned companies preferred.

Education & Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration required.
• CPA, CMA, CFA, or MBA strongly preferred.

Attributes:

• Financially disciplined with a strategic mindset.
• Hands-on, approachable, and credible at all levels.
• Calm under pressure; steady, pragmatic, and grounded in facts.
• Comfortable balancing legacy values with modernization initiatives.

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, including performance-based incentives and a comprehensive executive benefits package. Relocation support available if required.

Confidentiality

All inquiries will be handled with the highest level of discretion. Details about the company will be shared with qualified candidates during later stages of the process.