Vice President, Finance

Mission Critical Group•West Chester, PA

About The Position

The Vice President, Finance is the senior finance leader for EECOE, serving as a strategic business partner to the EECOE President and leadership team and as a key member of Mission Critical Group’s Finance organization. This operationally focused role owns commercial finance, financial planning and performance, and collaborates with business unit and functional stakeholders to drive operational improvement and strategic decision-making. The role leads a multi-site finance team and turns financial data into insight to drive profitable growth, protect margin, and support continued expansion, including the integration of acquired businesses. The position leads commercial finance, annual operating plans, rolling forecasts, long-range planning, financial reporting and close support, project and contract accounting, business decision support, performance improvement, working capital and cash management, internal controls and audit readiness, systems and reporting improvements, and finance team development. It works closely with EECOE’s President, leadership team, Corporate FP&A, corporate controllership, Operations, Project Management, and other stakeholders. The role has direct reports and includes regular performance evaluations, constructive feedback, identifying development needs, and succession planning. It works primarily in an office setting, with periodic travel to MCG operating unit and manufacturing locations. Project requirements and tight client deadlines may require workweeks exceeding 40 hours, including weekends or holidays. Employment is contingent on completing pre-employment requirements, including a background check and drug screening.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 12 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role such as Controller, Director of Finance, or VP Finance.
Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, engineered products, or project-based environment.
Deep expertise in US GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition for long-term contracts, job costing, and WIP accounting.
Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for a multi-site operating business.
Strong knowledge of internal controls and experience coordinating with external auditors.
Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Excel.
Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to influence senior leaders and clearly present complex financial information.
Demonstrated success building, leading, and developing finance teams across multiple locations.
Ability to complete pre-employment requirements, including a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
Ability to work weeks exceeding 40 hours, including weekends or holidays, when project requirements and client deadlines require it.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and move throughout office and manufacturing facilities, including walking and climbing stairs during site visits.
Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and standard office equipment.
Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds in accordance with OSHA standards.
Ability to see and hear sufficiently to review detailed financial information, navigate facilities safely, and communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or MBA.
Experience supporting M&A due diligence and post-close financial integration.
Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth organization.
Experience with business intelligence and planning tools.

Responsibilities

Support EECOE’s go-to-market team and lead the sales bid and quote analysis process, including deal structuring, risk and profitability assessment, and bookings implementation governance.
Oversee EECOE procurement activities to promote governance, competitive pricing, and efficient vendor contracting while leveraging MCG’s companywide scale.
Lead EECOE’s annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, and long-range plan in partnership with Corporate FP&A.
Translate operating drivers, including bookings, backlog, throughput, labor, and material costs, into financial outcomes and actionable insights.
Support the corporate controllership organization in monthly and quarterly closes for EECOE.
Deliver management reporting packages with variance analysis and commentary for EECOE and corporate leadership.
Drive disciplined program reviews and execution of project-based contracts under ASC 606, including overtime recognition, WIP, estimates at completion, and change orders.
Partner with Operations and Project Management on regular job cost reviews to protect margins and identify margin fade early.
Serve as the primary financial advisor to the EECOE President and leadership team on strategy, pricing, and resource allocation.
Lead bid and quote margin reviews, capital expenditure business cases, capacity investment analyses, and return-on-investment analysis.
Drive insights and decisions that support profitable growth, margin expansion, strong free cash flow, and IRR-accretive capital deployment.
Manage billings, milestone and progress billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory; own EECOE cash forecasting and lead initiatives to improve DSO, inventory turns, and cash conversion.
Design, maintain, and strengthen internal controls across EECOE financial processes.
Serve as EECOE’s point of contact for external auditors and corporate accounting, ensuring timely and well-documented support.
Champion ERP, reporting, and planning tool improvements that increase accuracy, speed, and visibility.
Establish KPIs and dashboards that provide EECOE leaders with insight into financial and operational performance.
Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing, multi-site finance team of controllers, analysts, and accounting professionals.
Build team bench strength and scalable processes to support business growth.
Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, identify professional development opportunities, and develop succession plans for team continuity.