Vice President of Finance & Shared Services

UG2•Boston, MA

About The Position

UG2 is a national leader in facility management services, delivering customized, high-quality solutions to clients across diverse industries. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction, UG2 supports facilities nationwide through a people-first, service-driven approach. UG2 is seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President of Finance & Shared Services to support and partner with operations across the Central, Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast regions. This role will serve as a key financial leader, driving performance, supporting growth, and ensuring financial discipline across a geographically dispersed, labor-intensive services business. The ideal candidate brings deep financial expertise along with experience in facility management services, janitorial, security, staffing, or other labor-driven service industries. Founded in 2012, UG2 is privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. At UG2, we set the standard in facility services through our relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence. We take pride in exceeding client expectations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Every team member is integral to shaping our strategy and driving our mission. By embodying our commitment to service excellence, they directly contribute to UG2's growth and our reputation for delivering unparalleled results in a client-focused industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
Proven ability to partner with operations in a multi-site, geographically distributed environment
Strong expertise in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
Deep understanding of labor cost drivers and contract-based business models
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA preferred
Prior experience in facility management, janitorial, security, staffing, or other labor-intensive service industries strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with regional and operational leaders to drive financial performance, profitability, and growth initiatives
Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) across multiple regions
Act as a trusted advisor to regional leadership teams across Central, Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast markets
Develop and monitor KPIs related to labor efficiency, margin performance, and contract profitability
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
Analyze variances and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting and analytics
Manage and optimize labor cost structures, including wage, overtime, and staffing models
Ensure alignment between operational performance and financial outcomes
Partner with HR and operations on workforce planning and productivity initiatives
Drive continuous improvement across finance operations, with a focus on high‑volume, repeatable processes.
Identify opportunities for automation in time capture, payroll, billing, AP, and close activities.
Reduce manual work, cycle times, and error rates while improving service reliability to both our internal and external customers.
Ensure strong internal controls across all financial processes, including payroll, billing, and accounts payable.
Maintain compliance with multi‑state regulations, labor laws, union agreements, and client audit requirements.
Support internal and external audits related to finance operations.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing regional finance team
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement