Vice President of Finance & Operations

Meridian Partners

13h • $225,000 - $240,000 • Remote

About The Position

Meridian is a 10-time Inc. 5000 honoree and one of the nation's fastest-growing small businesses — and a certified Workday Services Partner and SAP Services Partner. For more than two decades, we've delivered enterprise solutions that are efficient, scalable, and aligned to each client's mission, guided by an unwavering commitment to integrity, excellence, and client-centered service. We proudly serve state and local governments, federal agencies, and K–12 organizations, giving our team exposure to meaningful work that directly improves communities and public services nationwide. We show up with empathy, collaborate as true partners, and bring the resilience and adaptability needed to navigate even the most complex challenges. If you're looking to grow your career inside a team that values learning, innovation, and a genuine collaborative spirit — Meridian is the place for you!

Reporting directly to the Managing Partner, the Vice President of Finance and Operations is Meridian's senior business operations leader, responsible for the financial stewardship and operational scalability of the firm. This executive oversees Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Recruiting, Legal, and operational governance while ensuring the systems, processes, controls, and infrastructure necessary to support continued growth are in place.
You'll manage a lean internal team supported by specialized third-party partners, with authority to build internal capabilities as business needs evolve. As a key member of the leadership team, you'll serve as a strategic partner to the Managing Partner, providing financial insight, operational discipline, and organizational leadership across the enterprise.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance, operations, or executive management within a professional services organization
• Previous experience as a Vice President of Finance and Operations, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, Vice President of Operations, Vice President of Finance, or equivalent executive role
• Demonstrated ownership of company-wide budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and operational planning
• Deep expertise in project-based financial management, including utilization, project profitability, revenue forecasting, margin analysis, and working capital management
• Proven success building and scaling operational infrastructure in high-growth professional services environments
• Experience managing both internal teams and third-party vendors across multiple business functions
• Strong business systems acumen across financial, ERP, PSA, and operational platforms
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive decision-making and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership
• High degree of ownership, accountability, integrity, and execution focus
• Experience operating successfully within a remote-first or distributed workforce environment
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future

Nice To Haves

• Background in consulting, professional services, enterprise software, Workday, SAP, ERP, or adjacent services
• Familiarity with public sector clients, government contracting, or regulated service environments
• Experience within founder-led, owner-operated, or privately held organizations

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly financial close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and executive visibility
• Own company-wide financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and operational planning
• Oversee profitability, utilization, revenue forecasting, margin analysis, billing performance, cash flow, and working capital
• Manage and continuously improve financial systems and operational controls, including QuickBooks Online, Ruddr.ai, and related platforms
• Develop executive dashboards covering financial performance, resource utilization, staffing, pipeline health, and business trends
• Partner with external accountants, tax advisors, and auditors to ensure compliance and strategic alignment
• Partner with executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, compensation strategy, and employee experience
• Oversee HR operations, compliance, benefits administration, and performance management
• Build scalable onboarding and employee lifecycle programs that reinforce Meridian's culture and values
• Provide governance and oversight for Meridian's technology ecosystem, including Microsoft 365, security controls, and operational systems
• Manage third-party MSPs and technology vendors for service quality, security, and cost-effectiveness
• Evaluate and implement technology solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, and business insight
• Lead recruiting operations, ATS administration, and external recruiting partnerships
• Partner with practice leadership to build pipelines of qualified Workday and SAP professionals
• Establish and monitor recruiting KPIs including time-to-fill, candidate quality, and hiring efficiency
• Coordinate legal matters through outside counsel across contracts, employment, compliance, and risk management
• Own contract administration for client agreements, vendor relationships, and subcontractor engagements
• Ensure adherence to government contracting and regulatory requirements, and develop controls that mitigate business risk
• Partner with delivery leadership to establish consistent project governance, risk management, and operational controls
• Maintain a project risk register and escalation framework that surfaces delivery risk before it becomes a financial issue
• Standardize subcontractor management practices including statements of work, deliverable acceptance, and financial reconciliation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase operational maturity, scalability, and profitability

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match that immediately vests
• Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, caregiver/adoption support, financial coaching, EAP
• Company-paid life insurance
• Continuous learning and growth opportunities that fuel innovation and career development
• Generous time off and flexible remote environment that supports resilience and balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed