VP of Finance

The HT Group is currently partnering with a Boston-based CPG entity in the search for a qualified Vice President of Finance for an immediate opportunity.
This individual will serve as a key member of the firm’s executive leadership team, responsible for the stewardship of financial operations, risk management, and long-term fiscal planning. This individual will drive performance through best-in-class financial oversight, ensuring the company is positioned for sustained growth and profitability within a highly dynamic, global supply chain environment. The firm is ideally looking for someone passionate about growing and developing teams, optimizing process, and being a part of a fun and hard-working culture.
Direct Hire – Hybrid (North Boston, MA) – $200K+ Total Comp DOE
Position Scope

• Commercial & Strategic Finance: Own the end‑to‑end financials - build SKU‑level margin analytics, dynamic pricing models, and rolling, driver‑based forecasts that lift gross marginand delivers forecast accuracy.
• Cash & Treasury Management: Run a 13‑week cash‑forecasting engine, optimize Foreign Exchange program, and orchestrate working‑capital scenarios that reduce idle cash and secure and incremental liquidity without covenant strain.
• Stakeholder Communications: Craft board‑caliber dashboards and investor packs that convert complex data into decisive action; own the narrative at every audit, covenant review, and quarterly board meeting.
• M&A Support: Support the evaluation, execution, and integration of acquisitions and strategic partnerships.
• Team Leadership: Coach the finance and accounting team, set goals and KPIs, and deploy a modern finance tech stack raising team engagement and close‑cycle speed.
• Financial Statement Oversight: Deliver flash P&Ls and GAAP‑compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.
• Covenant Compliance & Debt Management: Own the debt portfolio, monitor covenants in real time, prepare lender deliverables, and execute refinance strategies that cut blended cost of capitalwhile extending maturities.
• Supply ‑ Chain Finance: Lead landed‑cost modeling, vendor‑payment strategy, and inventory‑turn programs that optimize net working capital and boost OTIF (on‑time‑in‑full) performanceacross the import pipeline.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) in Accounting, Finance or related field required; MBA is highly preferred.
• CPA or CFA preferred
• 8+ years of progressive FP&A experience in food & beverage, liquor/beer/sprits, or scaling CPG, including multi-entity, international exposure.
• Extensive experience in GAAP, covenant management, and working capital optimization.
• Hands-on Foreign Exchange (FX) risk management experience.
• Proficiency in ERPs and financial planning systems along with advanced MS Excel, Power BI and data visualization expertise.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build systems and develop people.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Distribution, and Finance

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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