Vice President Finance

Founded in 1963 as a family-owned business, Poly-Tek has grown into a holding company consisting of a team of small businesses united by the shared, constant pursuit of better. We work with existing small business owners to ensure their legacy through acquisition via permanent equity. For over 60 years, we have been expert manufacturers, delivering high-quality, custom-made products to a diverse set of American Industry.

Role Overview

The Vice President of Finance is a hands-on financial leader who will guide the company through a structured, multi-phase growth plan—starting with building a rock-solid financial foundation at the existing operating companies, then driving operational optimization, and ultimately taking an active role in evaluating, executing, and integrating acquisitions as well as managing capital allocation in partnership with the CEO. This position is designed for a high-aptitude finance leader ready to grow into an eventual CFO role, blending day-to-day process discipline with strategic, data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

Phase One – Foundation (Immediate Focus)

• Assess and redesign core finance processes across multiple operating companies, including controlling, AR/AP, customer service, bookkeeping, and month-end close.
• Implement robust internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance.
• Overhaul financial statements and reporting for accuracy, clarity, and timeliness.
• Optimize cash conversion cycles and working capital management.
• Deliver actionable, accurate, and relevant financial data to support operational decision-making.

Phase Two – FP&A, Optimization & Reporting (Short- to Mid-Term)

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management across business units.
• Develop internal dashboards and standardized metrics for performance tracking across the portfolio.
• Use data-driven insights to identify operational efficiencies, margin improvements, and cost savings.
• Support leadership in strategic decision-making through robust financial modeling and scenario analysis.

Phase Three – M&A, Growth & Capital Allocation (Long-Term)

• Support the CEO and leadership team in evaluating acquisition targets, investment opportunities, and other capital allocation decisions.
• Assist in financial due diligence, valuation modeling, and transaction support.
• Help integrate acquired companies into financial systems and reporting frameworks.
• Provide oversight of portfolio company financial performance, ensuring consistency and accountability.

Qualifications

• Experience : 5+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in small business operations, manufacturing, private equity, or holding company environments.
• Skills : Expertise in financial planning, operational finance, and data-driven decision-making. Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and industries. Demonstrated ability to design and implement finance processes, reporting systems, and internal controls.
• Attributes : Hands-on, results-oriented leader with a commitment to long-term value creation. Comfortable operating in dynamic, resource-constrained environments.
• Other : This is not a desk job. You will need to be comfortable rolling up your sleeves and building things from the ground-up with little guidance, working with people with a diverse set of education levels and experiences.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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