Vice President of Finance

Annual Salary: $190,000 - $225,000 base + 15-20% annual bonus, based on qualifications and experience

Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried Exempt

Location: San Diego, California

Work Arrangement: On-Site, Monday–Friday

Department: Finance & Accounting

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Position Overview: IPS Nationwide is seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Vice President of Finance to lead financial operations, strengthen financial performance, and support the company's continued growth. Reporting directly to the CEO, this executive will oversee accounting, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, financial reporting, and financial controls. The ideal candidate brings financial leadership experience in staffing, security services, or a comparable labor-intensive industry, with a strong understanding of multi-location operations, large hourly workforces, and client contract profitability. We are particularly interested in a forward-thinking financial leader with demonstrated experience implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and automation within finance operations, using technology to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, forecasting, and financial decision-making. This role requires someone who can balance financial strategy with hands-on execution, collaborate closely with operational leadership, and translate financial data into actionable business decisions.

Financial Leadership & Operations: Oversee finance and accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, billing, collections, and financial reporting. Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards. Establish and maintain financial policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures. Lead, develop, and mentor finance and accounting personnel, establishing performance expectations and accountability. Coordinate with external auditors, financial institutions, and financial service providers.

Financial Planning & Business Performance: Evaluate contract pricing and profitability using fully burdened labor costs, including wages, overtime, payroll taxes, benefits, insurance, and other direct operating expenses. Develop and manage operating budgets, financial forecasts, cash-flow projections, and long-term financial plans. Evaluate financial performance across business divisions, branches, and client contracts, identifying opportunities to improve profitability. Analyze labor costs, overtime, staffing utilization, contract pricing, and operational expenses. Develop scalable financial models, reporting structures, dashboards, and key performance indicators to support executive decision-making and organizational growth. Partner with Operations and executive leadership on business planning, growth initiatives, and financial strategy.

Cash Management & Risk Oversight: Oversee working capital, cash-flow forecasting, banking relationships, and credit facilities to ensure financial stability during periods of growth. Develop cash-flow models that account for payroll funding requirements, client payment cycles, and fluctuations in workforce demand. Evaluate the financial impact of payroll, employment tax, wage-and-hour, insurance, and other regulatory compliance risks in partnership with HR, Legal, and Operations. Ensure material financial liabilities, commitments, and identified risks are appropriately assessed and incorporated into financial reporting, disclosures, and forecasts in accordance with applicable accounting standards. Strengthen financial controls, reporting accuracy, and accountability across business units.

Technology & Process Improvement: Lead the implementation of AI-enabled financial solutions, automation, and scalable reporting processes that improve efficiency, accuracy, and integration across financial and operational systems. Evaluate and optimize financial systems, reporting platforms, and operational workflows. Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, reduce manual processes, and strengthen financial controls. Collaborate with IT and cross-functional leadership to improve data integrity and system integration.

Executive & Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as a strategic financial advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team. Partner with Operations, HR, Payroll, and Legal to align financial objectives with business needs. Provide clear financial reporting, analysis, and recommendations to support operational and strategic decisions. Lead initiatives that strengthen financial accountability, organizational efficiency, and long-term business performance.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance or accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a financial leadership position. Financial leadership experience within staffing, security services, or a comparable labor-intensive industry. Experience managing financial operations involving large hourly workforces, multiple locations, and complex labor costs. Demonstrated experience scaling financial operations, controls, and reporting systems to support significant business growth. Experience assessing the financial impact of labor-related compliance obligations, payroll liabilities, and operational risk in multi-state, labor-intensive organizations. Demonstrated experience implementing AI-driven solutions or intelligent automation within finance or accounting operations. Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash management, and internal controls. Proven ability to lead finance teams, improve financial processes, and collaborate with executive leadership. Strong analytical, communication, and strategic decision-making skills. Ability to work full-time, on-site in San Diego, California.

Preferred Qualifications: Direct financial leadership experience within the staffing or security services industry. CPA certification or MBA.Experience overseeing financial operations across multiple states and business units. Experience implementing ERP systems and business intelligence platforms. Experience with financial transformation, organizational expansion, or acquisitions.