Vice President of Finance
Long Beach, CA | Full-Time | $200,000 – $240,000 Total Comp + Equity
FlexHireGroup, an executive search and talent advisory firm, has partnered with a rapidly growing global maritime services company to recruit an experienced and strategic Vice President of Finance based in Long Beach, California.
This role is a key member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO, and will oversee a distributed finance team supporting operations across multiple U.S. locations. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact role at a company preparing for significant growth and future exit.
About the Opportunity
Our client is a privately held, operationally diverse maritime services provider with a 20-year track record of delivering excellence across global ports. The company is entering a critical stage of transformation, including a full migration to QuickBooks Online and enhanced financial infrastructure to support continued expansion and strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
•Lead the company’s financial strategy, reporting directly to the CEO.
•Oversee all financial operations including accounting, forecasting, budgeting, and compliance.
•Manage and develop a remote team of 5 direct reports located in California, Texas, and Florida.
•Drive the company-wide implementation of QuickBooks Online, ensuring seamless transition and standardization.
•Implement and maintain percentage of completion accounting across project-based services.
•Collaborate with private equity partners to deliver timely and insightful financial reporting and support future exit planning.
•Lead the optimization of cash flow, working capital, and capital allocation strategies.
•Play a strategic role in growth planning, M&A evaluation, and operational alignment.
Qualifications
•Minimum 10 years of finance leadership experience, ideally within service-based or multi-entity organizations.
•Demonstrated success as a VP or Director of Finance in a private equity-backed environment.
•Expertise with QuickBooks Online, including reporting, consolidation, and multi-entity structures.
•Strong command of percentage of completion (PoC) accounting practices.
•Proven ability to lead and mentor remote teams.
•Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or MBA preferred.
•High emotional intelligence, executive presence, and strategic thinking.
Compensation & Benefits
•Total compensation: $200,000 – $240,000 (Base + Bonus)
•Equity stake: Executable at company exit
•Medical, dental, vision coverage
•401(k) with company match
•Paid time off and company holidays
•Executive-level visibility and strategic involvement in future growth
Interested in joining a mission-driven company making waves in global maritime services? Apply now through FlexHireGroup to learn more and explore if this role is the right next step in your leadership journey.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $200,000.00 - $240,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
•Wilmington, CA 90744: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person