Director of Finance

About the Opportunity

Vaco by Highspring has partnered with a rapidly growing logistics organization in the Greater Boston area to identify a Director of Finance. This role is critical for a high-growth, asset-intensive environment, likely backed by private equity, where strategic financial leadership is essential to drive operational efficiency and profitability.

The Role

As the Director of Finance, you will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, guiding key business initiatives through robust financial planning and analysis. Your day-to-day will involve leading annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-range planning while managing cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships. You will develop KPI dashboards to monitor performance metrics such as revenue, gross margin, fuel costs, labor utilization, and fleet performance. Additionally, you will analyze transportation routes and customer profitability to identify cost trends and support pricing strategies. Beyond analysis, you will lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team, while driving ERP enhancements and process improvements.

Application & Hiring Process

Submissions to this position are subject to preliminary candidate screenings using AI to ensure minimum job requirements are met. Further assessment will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. By submitting your application, you agree to be included in the Vaco/Highspring talent pool for future opportunities and grant the agency the exclusive right to present you as a candidate. You also agree to maintain the confidentiality of any information learned during the process.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact HR@vaco.com.

Work location

Work model: On-site

498;500, Commercial Street, North End, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02113, United States

Boston, Massachusetts

Key Responsibilities

check_circleLead financial planning and analysis activities including annual budgets and long-range planning
check_circlePrepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and operational reporting packages
check_circlePartner with executive leadership to provide strategic financial guidance and support key business initiatives
check_circleMonitor company performance metrics including revenue, gross margin, fuel costs, and EBITDA
check_circleManage cash flow forecasting, working capital, and banking relationships
check_circleDevelop and maintain KPI dashboards focused on operational efficiency and profitability
check_circleAnalyze transportation routes, customer profitability, and cost trends to identify improvement opportunities
check_circleSupport pricing strategy, contract analysis, and customer bid processes

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
verified7+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience with leadership responsibilities
verifiedPrior experience within logistics, supply chain, distribution, or related industries
verifiedExperience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and KPI reporting
verifiedAdvanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems
verifiedMulti-site or multi-entity operational experience
verifiedExperience working in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment

Nice to Have

Multi-site or multi-entity operational experience. Experience working in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment. Knowledge of fleet management metrics, fuel analysis, and transportation cost structures. Experience improving processes, reporting capabilities, and financial controls.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleEligibility for medical, dental, and vision benefitscheck_circleParticipation in the company's 401(k) retirement plancheck_circleEligibility for discretionary bonuses

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Financial Planning And Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Kpi Reporting, Cost Accounting, Excel, Erp, Accounting Systems, Fleet Management.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Frequently asked questions about Director of Finance at Vaco by Highspring

What does a Director of Finance at Vaco by Highspring do?expand_more

Day-to-day, the Director of Finance at Vaco by Highspring will lead financial planning and analysis activities including annual budgets and long-range planning; prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and operational reporting packages; partner with executive leadership to provide strategic financial guidance and support key business initiatives; and monitor company performance metrics including revenue, gross margin, fuel costs, and ebitda.

What are the requirements for this Director of Finance role?expand_more

Vaco by Highspring is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; 7+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience with leadership responsibilities; Prior experience within logistics, supply chain, distribution, or related industries; Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and KPI reporting; Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems; and Multi-site or multi-entity operational experience.

Where is the Director of Finance role at Vaco by Highspring located?expand_more

Director of Finance at Vaco by Highspring is based in 498;500, Commercial Street, North End, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02113, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this Director of Finance job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

Vaco by Highspring has listed this Director of Finance role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Director of Finance role?expand_more

Director of Finance at Vaco by Highspring typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience at the executive level.

What skills do you need for the Director of Finance role at Vaco by Highspring?expand_more

Key skills for Director of Finance at Vaco by Highspring include Financial Planning And Analysis; Budgeting; Forecasting; Financial Modeling; Kpi Reporting; Cost Accounting; Excel; and Erp.

What education is required for Director of Finance at Vaco by Highspring?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

What category does the Director of Finance role belong to?expand_more

Director of Finance at Vaco by Highspring is part of the accounting & finance job category on Recrutus.