VP, Finance and Strategy

ImageFIRST•Atlanta, GA

10d

About The Position

Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST ® is a leading healthcare services organization. Acquired by private equity firm Calera Capital in 2018 and subsequently recapitalized in 2023 through a continuation fund vehicle, ImageFIRST has undergone rapid growth in its transformation as the largest national healthcare linen rental and laundry services provider. The Company serves 25,000+ outpatient and hospital customers through a nationwide network that includes 85 sites and 650 delivery routes. The leaders in infection prevention, ImageFIRST prides itself on improving both staff and patient experiences through a premium product offering and white-glove service model. In this highly visible senior role, you w il l serve as a true strategic business partner to the Region Vice President and Division CFO. You will be embedded in the business — not behind the scenes — leading financial strategy and planning , driving a financial operating rhythm and guiding key decision-making . Covering six production facilities and ten distribution points in key markets across the South Atlantic region, your work will directly influence patient care quality, cost optimization and customer experiences . The ideal candidate will have a deep finance background, exceptional leadership and collaboration skills and a demonstrated ability to serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership .

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in finance , a ccounting, or a related field
At least 7 - 10 years of progressive finance experience, with a strong focus on FP&A in a corporate or multi-site environment
A sharp, strategic mindset — able to see both the big picture and the financial details
Confidence working directly with senior leaders — you're not afraid to speak up, challenge assumptions, and guide decisions
Outstanding analytical skills — you make data clear, actionable, and impactful
Thrives in a high growth, fast-paced environment
Effective leadership and organizational skills
Exceptional analytical and communication skills
Strategic thought partner with strong ability to consume and distill information into executable actions
Demonstrated self-starter; able to work both independently and in a heavily team-oriented environment
Ability to deal with ambiguity and drive decision-making through data
Delivers high quality work product/results within established deadlines
Role model

Nice To Haves

MBA in f inance/ s trategy is a plu s
CPA is a plus
Prior private equity portfolio company experience is a plus
Experience in operations-heavy or healthcare-related businesses is preferred

Responsibilities

Partner at the highest levels: C ollaborate with the Region al V ice P residents and CFO to set financial strategy, uncover growth opportunities, and solve operational challenges.
Bring insights to life: Use data to tell compelling stories — identifying risks, highlighting opportunities, and driving better decisions around pricing, customer profitability, and market expansion.
Standardize and streamline: Help drive a consistent operating rhythm across locations with unified KPIs, clear business reviews, and actionable reporting.
Advise local leaders: Be the go-to finance voice on the ground — guiding site leaders on capital investments, labor planning , and go-to-market strategy.
Own the numbers: Lead the regional budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking processes in collaboration with site operations and the extended Finance team.
Prepare leadership for what’s next: Contribute to monthly and quarterly reports and help shape the insights presented to senior management and the Board of Directors.