Vice President - Finance

DUNAWAY ASSOCIATES LLC•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Vice President of Finance is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial health, discipline, and long-term financial strategy of the organization. This role serves as a strategic partner to the CFO, and executive leadership team, providing financial insight, structure, and forward-looking leadership to support sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term ownership transition. This position will work closely with the current CFO as part of a planned succession strategy, with the expectation that the Vice President of Finance will transition into the CFO role within 3–5 years.

Requirements

Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
In-depth knowledge of corporate finance, accounting, cash flow management, and financial strategy
Working knowledge of lending, leverage, investments, and federal tax considerations
Understanding of long-term business growth models and ownership transition strategies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex financial data
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations
Ability to balance strategic, big-picture thinking with detailed financial execution
Demonstrated financial discipline, sound judgment, and attention to detail
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
Sound judgment with a moderate, calculated approach to financial risk
Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance and/or accounting experience
Proven experience in senior or executive-level financial leadership roles
Prior experience supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
Experience working within growth-oriented organizations
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Dunaway in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Nice To Haves

Background in public accounting strongly preferred
Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Responsibilities

Provide executive-level financial leadership, ensuring strong controls, transparency, and compliance with GAAP
Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and variance analysis across the organization
Partner with executive-level leadership long-term growth initiatives, strategic investments, and organizational scalability
Support long-term ownership transition planning, including capital structure, equity considerations, and financial sustainability
Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and business unit leaders, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
Support mergers and acquisitions activities, including financial due diligence, valuation, integration planning, and post-acquisition analysis
Drive continuous improvement of financial systems, reporting tools, and workflows
Analyze financial and operational data to identify process improvements, cost efficiencies, and performance opportunities
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team, with a strong focus on mentorship and succession planning
Take a hands-on, project-oriented approach initially to gain a deep understanding of the organization's operations and revenue model
Perform other duties as assigned