Vice President, Finance at Servpro Industries, LLC

What we offer

• Excellent health benefits plan, which includes medical, vision and dental options
• 401(k) with company match
• Company profit sharing plan
• Generous paid time-off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid mental health benefit through Headspace
• 2 free on-site fitness rooms
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Personal and professional development program

Job Summary

Reporting to the CFO, this is a key senior leadership role within the organization and plays a critical role in the execution of our company strategy. This role will oversee forecasting and analyses used for critical decision making throughout the organization. This position requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in FP&A and a solid understanding of financial systems, modeling, forecasting and M&A strategies. This role is primarily focused on driving financial performance, optimizing budgeting processes, and providing valuable insights to support decision making at both operational and strategic levels. The Vice President of Finance will be responsible for cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with both internal customers as well as Blackstone.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of financial planning processes, including annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify key drivers impacting financial performance and provide actionable recommendations to improve outcomes.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support decision-making and scenario planning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to gather relevant data and insights to enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of financial information.

Business Insights and Strategic Decision Support

• Partner with senior leadership to provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic initiatives, investments, and business decisions.
• Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute our M&A strategy. Ensure we are pursuing the right opportunities that allow us to achieve long term growth.
• Assess the financial implications of potential opportunities, risks, and challenges, and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis to address specific business questions or concerns raised by stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive dynamics, and economic factors that may impact the organization's financial performance.

Performance Measurement and Reporting

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks to evaluate business performance and monitor progress against financial objectives.
• Continuously assess financial performance, monitoring variances, and offering timely, data-driven insights for decision making.
• Lead a high-performing finance team, providing mentorship and guidance.
• Prepare and deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial reports and presentations for senior management and board meetings.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting.

Compliance and Integrity of Financial Information

• Manage data strategy team to ensure “one version of the truth” and easy access to data by all stakeholders.
• Ensure Accounting and Finance team meet all deadlines for compliance

Team Leadership and Development

• Providing leadership, direction, and management of the finance team fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, empowerment, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Set clear performance expectations and goals for team members and conduct regular performance evaluations and career development discussions.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and cross-training to ensure a high performing and resilient finance teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, and Business management is a must. MBA preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and other analytical tools; managerial accounting experience; accounting/financial system experience; analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• 5+ years of experience in a role related to M&A, deal origination, or business development. Previous experience at a Private Equity Firm is preferred.

About SERVPRO

For more than 50 years, SERVPRO® has been a trusted leader in fire and water cleanup and restoration services, mold mitigation, construction, biohazard and pathogen remediation throughout the United States and Canada. Our 2,200+ individually owned and operated franchises are supported by our dedicated headquarters team. We strive to cultivate a professional community that respects and celebrates the things that make us unique, the things we share, and the collaborative spirit we bring to the work we pursue together.

SERVPRO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran or disability status.