VP of Finance
Location: Port Washington, Wisconsin
Country: United States
Category: Accounting & Finance
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: March 5, 2026
Job ID: 642866
Job Description
VP of Finance
Location: Port Washington, WI – 100% Onsite
Must Haves:
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8–15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
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Proven manufacturing finance background
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Deep experience with cost accounting and percentage-of-completion
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Strong financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting capability
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Experience professionalizing financial reporting and controls
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Ability to partner with executives and PE stakeholders
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Hands-on leadership style with strategic mindset
Preferred:
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Prior VP of Finance or senior finance leadership experience
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Experience in multi-entity operating environments
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Exposure to PE-backed companies
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ERP and financial systems improvement experience
Job Description:
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Lead and execute the company’s financial strategy aligned with growth objectives
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Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term modeling
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Strengthen manufacturing cost accounting and POC processes
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Improve financial reporting, internal controls, and data visibility
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Manage cash flow, working capital, and capital allocation
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Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and future M&A
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Provide financial insights to leadership and ownership
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Build, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team
This is a high-impact VP of Finance role within a PE-backed manufacturing platform positioned for growth and consolidation. The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing finance expertise, operational rigor, and the leadership presence to help scale the business alongside its private equity sponsor.
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
