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VBG Applauds

Vice President of Finance

VBG Applauds, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792


Who we are: Veteran Benefits Guide (VBG) was founded by a former United States Marine with the goal of ensuring that Veterans receive accurate disability benefits in a timely manner. Since it was founded, VBG has guided more than 35,000 Veterans through the complicated Veteran Affairs (VA) disability claims process. As a company founded by a Veteran and staffed by many Veterans and families of Veterans, VBG is committed to advocating for policies that protect the rights and interests of former service members. Summary:

The Veteran Benefits Guide (VBG) Vice President of Finance is responsible for overseeing all aspects of VBG’s financial options, including accounting, budgeting, financial planning, reporting, risk management, and strategic financial decision-making. This role will work closely with the CEO and other leadership to align financial strategies with overall business goals. Essential Functions: Develop and manage VBG’s financial plans, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to identify potential risks and opportunities. Oversee day-to-day accounting functions and ensure accurate financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders. Evaluate potential investment opportunities and manage VBG’s capital structure. Identify and mitigate financial risk across the organization, including credit risk, market risk, and operational risk. Manage and develop a team of finance professionals. Collaborate with senior leadership to make strategic financial decisions aligned with overall company goals. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize cost-control measures and improve financial efficiency. Qualifications or Competency: Extensive knowledge of financial management regulations, accounting principles, and financial markets. Proven ability to lead and manage a finance team. Demonstrated ability to think critically about the financial implications of business decisions and contribute to strategic planning. Expertise in financial software and systems. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate complex financial information. Education and Experience: A bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting is mandatory. MBA preferred. CPA preferred. Minimum 10 years experience in a senior management role, ideally with both external audit and in-house financial management experience in a high-growth organization. Travel: Periodic travel for offsite training or meetings may be required. EEO: VBG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, age, military or veteran status, hairstyle or hair texture, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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