VP of Finance

Keel•Ladson, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Finance is Keel’s senior financial leader, overseeing accounting operations, program finance, and internal controls. The role provides strategic direction for the company’s financial infrastructure and ensures accuracy, transparency, and integrity in financial activities. Working closely with the CFO and executive leadership, the VP supports long-term planning, financial performance, and operational excellence across the enterprise. The VP leads accounting, reporting, and financial shared services, and mentors and manages the finance team. The position is responsible for meeting monthly financial reporting deadlines and compliance requirements. It is based at Keel’s corporate headquarters in Ladson, South Carolina, with approximately 15% travel to company locations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA or equivalent experience required.
10 or more years of progressive financial leadership experience, including controller-level responsibilities.
Strong Excel and data analytics capabilities.
Demonstrable experience with financial systems integrations.
Team-building, leadership, and execution capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with companies exceeding $100 million in annual revenue is preferred.
Manufacturing experience is sought-after.
Extensive knowledge of government contract accounting, FAR/DFARS, CAS, and DCAA audit environments is valued.
Experience with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, is preferred.
Earned Value experience is desired.
Private equity experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Advise the CFO and executive leadership on financial matters, strategic planning, and long-term decisions.
Lead accounting, tax, program finance, financial reporting, and internal control functions.
Provide financial insights through analysis, forecasting, trend evaluation, and performance monitoring.
Improve and modernize financial systems and processes.
Communicate financial information to internal and external stakeholders.
Recruit, develop, mentor, and lead accounting and finance teams; foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Partner with operations, supply chain, program management, and engineering to improve cost visibility and support business decisions.
Oversee accounting operations, including accounts receivable and payable, payroll, tax, intercompany accounting, program finance, and technical accounting.
Manage general ledger activities, month-end close, and consolidated financial reporting.
Prepare accurate, timely, GAAP-compliant financial statements and disclosures.
Manage cost accounting, inventory valuation, and variance analysis in a manufacturing environment.
Develop and maintain methods to track revenue, expenses, and overall financial performance.
Oversee the organization’s investment plan and insurance programs.
Audit transactions, expenditures, assets, and liabilities.
Gather and analyze financial data for budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and decision support.
Ensure compliance with tax laws, financial regulations, and industry-specific requirements.
Support organizational growth and profitability through planning, modeling, and financial controls.
Provide timely, accurate financial reports to internal stakeholders, regulators, and external agencies.
Lead annual external audits in accordance with U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and DCAA requirements.
Develop, manage, and monitor indirect rate structures and related allocations, including overhead, G&A, fringe, and service centers.
Maintain documentation, policies, and internal controls to support audit readiness and rate compliance.
Oversee an approved Earned Value Management framework.
Support external, internal, and customer audits with transparent, complete documentation.
Manage compliance with DFARS 252.242-7005 Contractor Business Systems, including Accounting, Estimating, and MMAS.
Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial accuracy.
Lead internal control assessments, risk mitigation initiatives, and remediation plans.
Implement and monitor SOX-style controls or equivalent frameworks.