VP Finance

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization. 

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Job Overview

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Vice President of Finance is a highly strategic, visible, and impactful role responsible for leading the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Corporate Accounting teams within the broader Finance organization.

This role is critical in driving complex FP&A initiatives, including budgeting, forecasting, analytics, business case assessments, and consolidated reporting. The Vice President of Finance will serve as a key business partner to the executive leadership team, including the CEO, COO, CCO, CPO, and other functional leaders, ensuring the company meets its strategic and financial objectives. This leader will play a pivotal role in shaping, analyzing, and supporting the execution of the company’s financial strategy while having significant interaction with senior leadership.

Additionally, the Vice President of Finance will oversee the Corporate Accounting team, including accounting operations and processes, financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP, management of the company’s consolidated financial statement audit and global statutory audits, and collaboration with the Corporate Controller on tax and treasury initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner proactively with the Executive Leadership Team and operational leaders to drive strategic, operational, and financial objectives.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to executives and stakeholders on all FP&A-related activities, supporting strategic decision-making.
• Develop and execute a strategic, efficient, and comprehensive financial planning and analysis process, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, to generate actionable insights for the executive team.
• Manage the annual planning process, ensuring alignment across all business functions and optimizing growth opportunities.
• Analyze monthly financial results, identify key performance drivers, conduct ad-hoc analyses, develop remediation plans, and integrate insights into monthly forecasts.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly deliverables, including management reporting packages, board presentations, and lender presentations as needed.
• Oversee financial modeling and due diligence processes to support a successful exit strategy in a sale process.
• Support the Chief Commercial Officer with proposal and order tracking, sales planning analytics, and strategic alignment with key business goals.
• Partner with the Chief Operating Officer to assess and develop growth plans and evaluate strategic business cases.
• Assess and oversee incentive plan design, ensuring accurate performance evaluation and alignment with business objectives.
• Provide strategic decision-support analysis, including risk-reward modeling and M&A due diligence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure the execution of strategic initiatives.
• Attract, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Drive continuous process improvement in accounting operations to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Assist in defining and executing the company’s financial integration strategy.
• Collaborate with the CFO to assess risks and opportunities, developing action plans to address challenges and capitalize on growth opportunities.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Highly analytical with the ability to translate data into meaningful, actionable insights for a diverse audience, including executives, board members, investors, and company leadership.
• A transparent and effective communicator with a strong work ethic and intellectual curiosity.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, demonstrating the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• A strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset, driving efficiency and innovation in financial processes.
• A trusted partner to executive leadership with the ability to influence decision-making at all levels.
• Proven ability to build, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and expertise in implementing scalable accounting processes with a global perspective.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
• A deep understanding of the industry, market trends, and competitive landscape.

Professional Experience & Qualifications:

• BS Accounting. MBA and CPA a plus. 
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or accounting operations, with at least five years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Experience in a private equity-backed or growth-oriented environment preferred.
• Proven track record of driving profitable growth, increasing market share, and optimizing return on invested capital.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with expertise in financial modeling and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience in building and optimizing finance teams and processes.
• Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration and executive stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to thrive in a high-growth environment, demonstrating transparency, accountability, and collaboration.
• Experience in a project-based, utilization-driven professional services environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint is desirable but not required.

Location: This position is based in Columbia, MD, with a preference for on-site work. Remote work may be considered for highly qualified candidates. Our Columbia office serves as our Global Headquarters and is home to several Executive Leadership Team members. The location is approximately a 30-minute drive from Washington, D.C., and 20 minutes from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI).

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Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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*Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements

Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to “staffing firms” or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.