MiddleGround Capital · 2 months ago
VP, Finance Operations
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expMiddleGround Capital is seeking a strategic and collaborative finance leader to join their team as Vice President of Finance Operations. This role involves overseeing financial reporting compliance for portfolio companies, providing financial insights to senior leadership, and participating in due diligence for acquisitions.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Oversee financial reporting compliance for 3–5 portfolio companies
Review monthly financials, management discussions, and cash flow forecasts
Support onboarding of new portfolio companies and CFOs
Identify and implement improvements in financial close and reporting processes
Provide financial insights and ad hoc analysis to senior leadership
Support internal and external reporting processes
Drive system and process improvements for reporting efficiency
Lead or contribute to financial planning and analysis projects
Participate in due diligence and integration planning for acquisitions
Assist CFOs in preparing for exits and transaction readiness
Understand and apply quality of earnings analyses
Collaborate with investment teams on financial readiness
Interview and support hiring of CFOs for portfolio companies
Build trusted relationships with portfolio company leadership
Coordinate executive onboarding and assessments
Execute strategic projects aligned with organizational goals
Establish and communicate budget timelines and expectations
Review annual budgets and provide feedback to deal teams
Support strategic planning and alignment of financial goals
Monitor compliance with budgeting and performance plans
Prepare financial materials for Board meetings
Ensure alignment of performance data with board standards
Attend Board meetings and support related communications
Maintain relationships with industry contacts and firms
Share potential deal opportunities with the Business Development team
Represent the firm at industry conferences and events
Support financial system implementations and reporting transitions
Present at internal conferences and assist with communications
Track time and expenses related to portfolio company activities
Coordinate travel and logistics with administrative support
Own financial reporting processes for assigned portfolio companies
Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports and expenses
Communicate effectively with portfolio stakeholders
Drive initiatives that support organizational goal
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in finance, accounting, consulting, or transaction advisory services
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, Accounting, or a related field
Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
Proven leadership experience with executive presence
Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively across teams
Preferred
Familiarity with investment metrics (IRR, MOIC, DPI) and fund accounting is a plus
Company
MiddleGround Capital
MiddleGround Capital is a private equity firm that invests in B2B companies in the industrial and specialty distribution sectors.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Stewart
Managing Partner and Co-Founder
Lindsay Quintero
Vice President, Investment Team
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