Vice President Finance in Syracuse, New York

Location

Syracuse, New York

Job Type

Full-time

Company

Sapphire Recruitment

Vice President of Finance | Executive Leadership $200,000-$225,000 + Executive Benefits

The Opportunity

We are representing a high-growth, privately-held multi-entity enterprise headquartered in Central New York. With a dominant regional footprint and a sophisticated logistics and supply chain network, our client has sustained decades of success through market cycles.

As they enter a new phase of expansion and systems modernization, they are seeking a Vice President of Finance to serve as a key architect of their future financial and operational infrastructure.

The Mandate: Enterprise Transformation

Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President, you will move beyond traditional controllership to become a vital strategic partner. Your focus will be on building the scalable systems and financial discipline required for a high-volume, capital-intensive business to move to the next level.

Key Executive Priorities: • Strategic Stewardship: Align financial planning with long-term business objectives, driving capital allocation and resource prioritization across multiple business units. • Infrastructure Evolution: Lead the modernization of the enterprise technology stack, specifically focusing on ERP optimization and advanced Business Intelligence (BI) integration. • Corporate Development: Provide the financial roadmap for M&A activity, including rigorous modeling, due diligence, and the integration of new acquisitions. • Treasury & Capital Strategy: Manage sophisticated banking relationships, debt structures, and liquidity to ensure a robust foundation for expansion. • Operational Excellence: Oversee all accounting and FP&A functions, transforming data into actionable insights for the executive leadership team.

Your Professional Profile • Executive Leadership: 10–15+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant time in a senior-level leadership role (VP or similar). • Industry Agnostic, Operationally Deep: Experience in high-volume, complex sectors such as Distribution, Logistics, Manufacturing, or Business Services. • Technical Mastery: An MBA or CPA is highly preferred. You must possess a high degree of proficiency in U.S. GAAP, treasury operations, and enterprise-level financial modeling. • Growth Mindset: A proven ability to scale a finance department in a fast-paced environment where manual processes are being replaced by automation.

Why This Role?

This is a "legacy-building" position. You will have the autonomy to shape the financial future of a major regional player that prides itself on stability, entrepreneurial spirit, and a long-term view of success.

Submit a resume to cnyjobs@hiresapphire.com for immediate and confidential consideration.

Sapphire Recruitment is an EOE