Coalfire · 13 hours ago
Vice President, Finance
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expCoalfire is a leading global cybersecurity professional services firm dedicated to solving complex cybersecurity challenges for clients. They are seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of Finance to lead financial planning, analysis, and business partnership across the organization, while also managing a team to support financial discipline and informed decision-making.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Lead annual global budgeting, long-range planning, and rolling forecast processes across the company
Personally build, review, and own complex financial models supporting forecasting, scenario analysis, capacity planning, and investment decisions
Drive rapid, accurate analysis under tight deadlines in support of executive and Board-level decision-making
Identify key performance drivers, risks, and opportunities, and clearly communicate implications to leadership
Manage offshore services financial models, incorporating headcount, utilization, labor costs, and delivery mix to support planning and profitability
Serve as a trusted finance partner to Sales, Delivery, and Corporate leadership
Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
Support strategic initiatives by providing hands-on analytical support and decision frameworks
Own sales capacity modeling, productivity analysis, and commissions planning
Partner with Sales leadership to evaluate headcount plans, quota coverage, and go-to-market effectiveness
Monitor revenue trends, pipeline dynamics, and margin performance, providing clear recommendations
Collaborate closely with the VP of Accounting on the monthly close process to ensure alignment between actuals, forecasts, and management reporting
Own internal management reporting, dashboards, and KPIs used by executive leadership
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity across financial outputs and narratives
Prepare Board materials, reporting packages, and presentations in partnership with the CFO
Support private equity sponsor reporting, ad-hoc analyses, and value-creation initiatives
Contribute to diligence, integration, and strategic projects as needed
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team of four, including two direct reports
Operate as a player-coach, balancing hands-on execution with team development
Establish scalable processes, high analytical standards, and a culture of accountability and urgency
Manage multiple priorities while delivering accurate, timely, and decision-ready outputs
Step in directly when needed to ensure critical deliverables are met, particularly during budget cycles, forecasts, and Board reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
15+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior-level FP&A leadership
Strong financial modeling skills with a track record of hands-on ownership
Prior experience in a private-equity-backed environment, including Board reporting
Deep understanding of sales capacity planning, commissions, and revenue analytics
Exceptional analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills
Highly hands-on leader who enjoys building models and diving into the details
Thrives in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines and evolving priorities
Strategic thinker with a strong execution mindset
Collaborative, credible partner to senior leaders and cross-functional teams
High integrity, sound judgment, and strong attention to detail
Preferred
Experience in professional services, technology, or cybersecurity strongly preferred
MBA preferred
Benefits
Paid parental leave
Flexible time off
Certification and training reimbursement
Digital mental health and wellbeing support membership
Comprehensive insurance options
Company
Coalfire
Coalfire is the premier Cybersecurity and Compliance Services leader for the tech, healthcare, and finance industries.
Founded in 2001Chicago, Illinois, US
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tom McAndrew
CEO
Merri Chandler
Chief Financial Officer
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