Director of finance Job at Vaco, Saint Louis, MO

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  • Vaco
  • Saint Louis, MO

Job Description

Let Vaco serve as your advocate in presenting you to our top clients who are looking for experienced professionals. Our clients have immediate opportunities for Accounting Managers, so don’t let your resume get lost in the shuffle - let us work for you! At Vaco, we give you an  advantage over your competition ! Our recruiters have direct relationships with hiring managers, so they can connect your work experience to the open job— promoting your strengths  to the manager while preparing you for that specific interview.

Our recruiters will provide you with  great insight  about trends in the accounting / finance industry - keeping you up to date on compensation expectations, company culture, and  growth opportunities . If you are an experienced Director of Finance, and you want to partner with the best, apply today!


Position Overview:
Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Finance to lead their financial planning, reporting, and risk management functions. The Director of Finance will play a key role in shaping financial strategy, optimizing performance, and ensuring fiscal responsibility. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, deep financial expertise, and experience in managing corporate finance operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Develop and implement financial strategies that support business objectives.
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage risk assessment and mitigation strategies to safeguard financial health.
  • Oversee cash flow management, treasury operations, and capital allocation.
  • Lead financial analysis to provide data-driven insights and recommendations.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, audits, and financial policies.
  • Partner with senior leadership to evaluate investment opportunities and strategic initiatives.
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop the finance team to enhance overall capabilities.
  • Implement and optimize financial systems and technology for improved efficiency.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
  • ???????10+ years of progressive financial experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, risk management, and compliance.
  • Experience with ERP systems, financial software, and data analytics tools.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute financial strategies that drive business success.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

HR@vaco.com

.

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

  • California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .
  • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .
  • Residents of all other states may access our policies here .
  • Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .
  • Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here .

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Job Tags

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