Role Description
Third Wave is seeking a VP of Finance to lead its finance and accounting function and serve as a key member of the leadership team. This person will own consolidation and reporting for a growing, multi-entity business, then spend most of the month turning the numbers into insight for leaders. They will lead a team of two Accounting Managers and work closely with the Pine finance team. The ideal candidate pairs a strong accounting foundation with sharp FP&A skills and is energized by building structure.
What You'll Do
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Lead and develop a finance and accounting team, including two Accounting Managers who each own the close for a business unit
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Own consolidation and below-the-line accounting for a multi-entity, private equity-backed business
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Review each business unit's close to ensure the numbers are accurate and make sense
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Lead FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis that informs strategic decisions
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Build dashboards and reporting for three GM-level P&L owners and across two historical business units
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Architect reporting structures in Acumatica, partnering with the internal Acumatica team
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Present monthly results for Third Wave leadership and Pine, with clear commentary on what is driving performance
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Partner with the Pine finance team on KPIs, reporting, and analysis
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Bring an informed point of view on where the business model is strong, where it can improve, and how
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Shape the future state of the finance organization as the business grows
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
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10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including people leadership
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Strong accounting foundation, such as audit, controllership, or a CPA
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Hands-on FP&A or full P&L visibility in an operating business
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Experience with multi-entity consolidation and month-end close oversight
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Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
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Comfort building structure and processes in a growing, evolving business
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Humble, curious, and able to translate between big-company rigor and small-business realities
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Confident, clear communicator with leadership teams and investors
Nice-to-Have
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CPA
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Experience in a private equity-backed or holding company environment
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Background in professional services, software resale, or ERP/technology services
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Acumatica or other mid-market ERP experience
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Experience with post-acquisition integration
Benefits
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Competitive base salary plus an annual bonus tied to company performance
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Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, plus a 401(k) match
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Paid time off and company holidays
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Fully remote work with the tools and support to do your job well
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Real ownership of the books for a growing business unit, with direct access to finance leadership
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Hands-on exposure to Acumatica, working alongside the consultants who implement it
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The stability of a long-term, buy-and-hold owner, with room to grow your career as Third Wave and Pine expand
Compensation
$150,000 to $175,000 base, plus an annual bonus tied to EBITDA growth ($200,000 to $225,000 on-target earnings)