Vice President, Finance

Mission Critical Group•West Chester, PA

20h

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 partners with business unit and functional stakeholders to support operational improvement and strategic decision-making. The position leads a multi-site finance team and turns financial data into insights that drive profitable growth, protect margins, and support continued expansion, including the integration of acquired businesses. The role oversees commercial finance, budgeting and forecasting, reporting and close support, project and contract accounting, working capital and cash management, internal controls, audit readiness, systems and reporting improvements, and business decision support. It advises leadership on strategy, pricing, resource allocation, capital expenditures, capacity investments, and return on investment. The Vice President builds and develops a high-performing finance team and scalable processes across EECOE sites. The position 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. Physical demands include extended sitting or standing, moving through office and manufacturing facilities, frequent computer use, lifting and carrying items up to 25 pounds, and sufficient vision and hearing to review financial information, navigate facilities, and communicate effectively.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 12 years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
At least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role, such as Controller, Director of Finance, or VP Finance, 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 present complex financial information clearly.
Demonstrated success building, leading, and developing finance teams across multiple locations.
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, following OSHA standards.
Ability to see and hear well enough 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.
Private equity-backed or high-growth company experience.
Experience with business intelligence and planning tools.

Responsibilities

Support EECOE’s go-to-market team and lead bid and quote analysis, including deal structuring, risk and profitability assessment, and bookings implementation governance.
Oversee procurement activities to promote good governance, competitive pricing, and efficient vendor contracting using 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 with EECOE monthly and quarterly close activities.
Deliver management reporting packages with variance analysis and commentary for EECOE and corporate leadership.
Lead program reviews and disciplined accounting for 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.
Advise the EECOE President and leadership team on strategy, pricing, and resource allocation.
Lead bid and quote margin reviews, capital expenditure business cases, capacity investment assessments, and return-on-investment analyses.
Drive decision-making and insights 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, providing timely, well-documented support.
Improve ERP, reporting, and planning tools to increase accuracy, speed, and visibility; establish KPIs and dashboards for financial and operational performance.
Lead, develop, and retain a multi-site finance team of controllers, analysts, and accounting professionals; build bench strength and scalable processes.
Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, identify training and professional development needs, and develop succession plans for the team.
Travel periodically to MCG operating unit and manufacturing locations to partner with site leadership and teams.