VP or Director - Strategic Finance Leader

Finance Leader - Strategic Finance & Value Creation

In-office (Pittsburg) with travel to portfolio companies (25–40%)

A top-performing private equity-backed platform is seeking a Strategic Finance leader to join its internal operating team. This individual will work directly with portfolio company executives to strengthen finance functions, drive operational improvements, and support long-term value creation across a wide range of industries.

This role is ideal for a strategic finance professional with a blend of consulting and hands-on operating experience — someone who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments and is comfortable influencing C-suite leaders.

Key Responsibilities :

• Partner with portfolio companies to elevate finance functions and improve reporting, forecasting, and decision-making tools

Lead or support ERP implementations and finance system upgrades

Serve as a hands-on strategic resource — sometimes acting in an interim leadership capacity (e.g., VP Finance or interim CFO)

Build and enhance dashboards, KPIs, and board-level reporting tools aligned to private equity standards

Execute on special initiatives including M&A integration, cash management, and financial transformation projects

Collaborate closely with deal and operations teams post-close to implement growth and efficiency strategies What We’re Looking For :

8–15+ years of experience in strategic finance roles

Blend of top-tier consulting and operating company experience preferred

Experience with private equity-backed businesses strongly preferred

Deep expertise in FP&A, reporting, and financial infrastructure

Track record of building or leading finance functions in high-growth environments

Experience with ERP or finance technology implementation

Strong executive presence, relationship-building skills, and a pragmatic, hands-on mindset

Comfortable working with blue-collar operators and senior-level executives alike Compensation :

(Title & Compensation will be based on experience level)

Competitive base salary based on experience + bonus and a meaningful long-term incentive plan Why This Role :

High-impact opportunity to work across multiple portfolio companies

Clear path to growth — internally or within a portfolio business

Exposure to C-level leadership and direct involvement in value creation strategy

Opportunity to shape finance functions from the ground up

Collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on real results — not optics

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco / Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco / Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

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.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.