Zak Human Solutions · 18 hours ago
Vice President Finance
Zak Human Solutions is a leader in providing innovative and sustainable recycling solutions. They are seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead all financial activities, including FP&A, accounting, and budgeting, while driving growth and operational excellence.
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Responsibilities
Provide financial leadership supporting ERS’s goal of EBITDA and shareholder value growth
Partner with the President and executive team to develop, communicate, and execute financial strategies aligned with company goals
Lead reporting for lenders and equity investors
Serve as a key advisor in board-facing and customer-facing discussions, translating financial insights into clear, actionable recommendations
Oversee project accounting for high-value capital equipment installations, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, cost tracking, and margin analysis
Lead financial analysis supporting pricing, project profitability, manufacturing efficiencies, and cost controls
Ensure proper accounting treatment for parts, service, equipment builds, and long-lead manufacturing projects
Own the budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis processes
Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports to senior leadership
Monitor KPIs and develop dashboards to improve decision-making across the business
Ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and streamlined workflows within the ERP system
Evaluate and enhance finance processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and internal controls
Hire, lead, mentor, and develop a finance team
Qualification
Required
7+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with prior experience as a VP of Finance or senior finance leader in a manufacturing, industrial, or project-based environment
Strong background in FP&A, accounting, project costing, and financial systems
Experience using Microsoft Dynamics – Business Central
Prior team leadership experience required
Audit experience and the ability to navigate external audits effectively
Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills
Strong understanding of project accounting and manufacturing cost structures
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work closely with executives, customers, and cross-functional teams
Capable of balancing hands-on execution with strategic leadership
Team-oriented, collaborative, and excited about ERS's growth plans
Comfortable in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment
High integrity, detail-oriented, and operationally curious
Energized by helping build a scalable finance function
Benefits
Bonus: 25% annual target – quantitatively derived
Equity: Included
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development opportunities
A supportive and collaborative work environment