Group VP Finance

Job Description

The Helios Group Vice President (GVP) is a key member of the leadership team, responsible for managing all financial aspects of the company, from strategic planning to daily operations. The GVP plays a critical role in driving the company’s financial strategy, ensuring fiscal stability, and supporting sustainable growth. This role oversees financial planning, budgeting, reporting and compliance, while leading the finance team to achieve operational excellence. The GVP will lead and develop a strong finance team, including business-aligned VPs of Finance and Controllers, to ensure effective financial management across all areas of the organization. Acting as a trusted advisor, the GVP provides insights on financial performance and business development opportunities. With a focus on financial integrity, ensuring that the company’s financial health supports its long-term objectives.

The role requires an individual who can operate both strategically and hands-on, adapting to a dynamic environment where the business is growing and financial processes and structures are still being developed. This person will be instrumental in shaping the financial framework as the company scales.

Job Responsibilities

Working directly with the CFO of the Holding Company, Corporate Controller and Operating Company controllers / VP of Finance, you will play a key role providing financial leadership to support the Helios leadership team in strategic, operational and budget achievement. Key job responsibilities include:

• Partner with the leadership team to assess financial performance and develop long-term strategic financial plans which align to the overall business objective.
• Advise on financial implications of business activities and initiatives.
• Develop and oversee the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with company strategy and operational objectives.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing finance team.
• Lead and manage the financial reporting process, including the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, cash flow, taxation, and treasury management
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including financial reporting standards (US GAAP), tax filings, and other legal obligations.
• Define, develop and maintain fully effective systems and procedures for financial planning, reporting and control.
• Evaluate the major investment against the expected return on investment for the business as a whole.
• Prepare board-level presentations on financial performance, trends, and key financial insight
• Identify and assess financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Attract, retain and develop strong finance talent across Helios.
• Mentor a team of finance professionals across various operating entities providing training and development opportunities to enhance the skills and capabilities across the finance organization.
• Build and foster strong cross-functional relationships across the business. Help the company leadership understand how all the pieces of the puzzle fit together and drive performance.
• Develop and maintain internal control systems and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Proactively seek opportunities to improve planning and reporting processes.
• Monthly recording and monitoring of all parent company expenses including payroll.
• Support Finance Integration lead with integration activities for newly acquired businesses.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring the finance team remains agile and responsive to business needs.
• Lead the annual external audit process.
• Assist with requests for financial information that are cascaded down from Investment Company team.
• Provide the management team with value-added analyses and insights vital to the decision-making process
• Model the highest ethical standards and behaviors as a leader in the organization.
• Help hire, develop and retain skilled accounting staff.

Candidate Attributes

This is a collection of skills that we believe would make someone successful in this role.

Must Have:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or professional accounting equivalent license
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 3+ years in public accounting
• 6+ years in industry
• 2+ years Controller-level experience (managing staff that report into you)
• Proven experience managing a general ledger of a company and running a month-end close process from start to finish
• Experience with percentage of completion accounting
• Excellent understanding of US GAAP
• Strong ability to communicate accounting and financial information into common language
• Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail and teamwork
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A positive and resourceful can do attitude
• Flexible mind set with the ability to effectively balance and manage multiple priorities

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of Project Accounting
• Experience with systems implementation
• Experience using Sage Intacct
• Experience using Quick Books