VP, Finance

Verdantas

13d•$150,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

Responsibilities

Strategic Finance & Business Partnership Serve as the primary financial advisor to the SVP of Geographies and regional Area Leaders on strategy, growth initiatives, pricing, and resource allocation.
Act as a thought partner to leadership by translating financial data into clear business insights and recommendations.
Partner with senior leaders to ensure achievement of revenue, profitability, and EBITDA targets.
Financial Reporting, Dashboards & KPIs (Primary Emphasis) Own and continuously improve monthly, quarterly, and ad‑hoc financial reporting for the Geography organization.
Design, standardize, and maintain executive‑ready dashboards that clearly communicate performance, trends, risks, and opportunities.
Define, refine, and govern core KPIs, including (but not limited to): Direct Labor Gross Margin Net Labor Multiplier Billability DSO and AR Aging Project profitability and backlog health
Lead training and enablement for Area Leaders and operational teams to ensure KPIs are understood, trusted, and actively used to manage the business.
Project Financial Oversight & Revenue Management Lead project‑level financial performance analysis, including profitability, revenue recognition, reserves, risks, and write‑downs.
Partner closely with PDSO leadership to ensure consistent application of project financial policies and proactive issue identification.
Routinely review revenue cycle metrics to identify trends, risks, and corrective actions before results are impacted.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning Lead the preparation of Area‑ and Department‑level budgets and forecasts in collaboration with Area Leaders.
Drive a disciplined forecasting process that emphasizes accuracy, accountability, and forward-looking visibility.
Develop and enhance tracking methodologies for revenue, labor, and expenses at the regional and Area level.
Operational Finance & Close Partnership Collaborate with the broader Finance team on:
Monthly close processes
Audit support and compliance
Board and executive presentations
Ensure financial outputs are timely, accurate, and decision‑useful, not just compliant.
Support acquisition integrations and scaling initiatives as needed.
Governance, Controls & Process Improvement Ensure compliance with applicable local and federal financial regulations.
Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, tools, and processes to increase efficiency, scalability, and data quality.
Champion consistent financial practices across all Geographies while allowing for appropriate regional nuance.