Cornerstone is searching for a results-oriented and experienced Vice President, Finance ("VP Finance") reporting to the SVP, Finance. A successful candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a creative problem solver who is able to deliver value-added business analysis and can define and measure meaningful financial and operational metrics that lead to insightful business decision-making.
This position is responsible for partnering with the SVP / COO/CFO to strategize and deliver direction for the Finance organization, which includes financial strategy, corporate & financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, financial operations, and capital markets.
**Specific responsibilities will include:**
+ Partnering with the SVP, Finance and COO/CFO to define, enhance, and execute the finance department strategy;
+ Work directly with capital markets to refine and execute on the company's funding strategy;
+ Conducting an analysis of the current operating environment to benchmark with company objectives and identify success or gaps in key processes;
+ Effectively managing a best-in-class FP&A function that collaborates cross-functionally throughout the organization;
+ Direct oversight of the team that prepares and distributes a standard monthly financial reporting package with supporting analysis to management, as well as oversight of the monthly forecasting process and development/maintenance of related financial statement models;
+ Direct oversight and involvement with the preparation of the Company's annual budget, including the related financial modeling of the projected balance sheet and cash flow statement;
+ Key stakeholder in the long-range planning (three year) process, responsible for production of three-year financial plan and production of product financial metrics quarterly;
+ Partnering with the Treasury function, including the Company's mandatory reporting to its Lender(s) (e.g. borrowing base certificates, financial covenant reporting, financial statement submission, etc.) and daily borrowing activity;
+ Interacting frequently with private equity sponsor for certain weekly and monthly reporting, as well as responding to ad-hoc data and information requests and managing data flow back and forth between the Company and its private equity points of contact;
+ Collaborate with Accounting, IT and other departmental managers Company-wide to support both the individual department and overall Company goals and objectives;
+ Assist with M&A activity, including due diligence analysis and related financing activities;
**Professional Experiences and Qualities**
The VP Finance will bring a minimum of ten to fifteen years of experience in various finance and accounting positions, ideally within a best-in-class tech platform or SaaS company. The ideal candidate will also have at least two to four years in a supervisory or lead position related to financial strategy.
**The ideal candidate should also possess, at minimum, the following qualifications and attributes:**
+ Experience working with capital markets, rating agencies, and various corporate structures;
+ Deep understanding of and experience with forecasting and the development and review of financial planning models;
+ Significant understanding of financial statement preparation;
+ Keen awareness of levers in the business that can create/deteriorate Enterprise Value and can keep organizational resources focused on initiatives with largest value creation opportunities;
+ Ability to build and develop teams;
+ Proven success at being a business partner and collaborating with the different departments;
+ Ability to process information real-time, ask questions and learn in a fast-paced environment;
+ Experience with relevant ERP and Financial Planning systems;
+ History of successfully working with sophisticated Private Equity sponsors and/or corporate board members;
+ Detail-oriented and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines;
+ Highly organized and motivated self-starter with the ability to multi-task;
+ Strong ability to effectively prioritize requirements and delegate work accordingly;
+ Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and effectively interact with colleagues and Company employees across all functions and levels;
+ Critical thinker who enjoys challenging work to achieve strategic goals and understands the business implications of the projects they work on;
+ Data driver leader who identifies data relationships and dependencies; synthesizes complex information to draw conclusions to make strategic decisions;
+ An executor who is passionately committed to excellence and will relentlessly pursue the team's goals;
+ Culture champion who believes that organizational culture has a significant impact on business and people results and leads accordingly;
+ Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills;
+ Ability to adhere to policy and procedures;
+ Prior experience working through system implementations a plus; and
+ Familiarity with Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills required.
**Education**
+ A bachelor's degree is required; CFA, CPA, or master's degrees preferred.
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