VP, Finance - Shared Services

About This Role

This executive role leads the Finance Shared Services organization, overseeing Accounts Receivable, Deductions Management, and Accounts Payable. The VP ensures financial objectives are met, internal controls are strengthened, and supports strategic initiatives for the company.

Responsibilities

• Form and direct the strategic vision and operating model for Shared Services across Accounts Receivable, Deductions Management and Accounts Payable
• Oversee performance, service delivery, and process outcomes across teams led by functional managers
• Advance standardization, scalability, and continuous improvement
• Guide teams in setting priorities, allocating resources, and elevating operational performance
• Develop, mentor, and support team members, building strong relationships through regular in-person interaction
• Present operational insights, risks, and recommendations to senior finance leadership
• Steer strategy across credit, collections and cash application
• Drive improvements in collection strategies and reduce days sales outstanding
• Work with Sales, Logistics, Customer Service and Sourcing leaders to address and reduce the volume of customer deductions
• Guide procure-to-pay performance including vendor management, invoice processing, approvals and disbursements

Requirements

• Extensive experience with wholesale accounts receivable (credit, collections, cash application), deductions management and accounts payable
• Previous experience with companies engaged in wholesale distribution of apparel, accessories, or other consumer products
• Demonstrated ability to present operational insights and recommendations to senior executives
• Demonstrated change agent with prior leadership roles involving transformation, systems implementations and process innovation / re-engineering
• Prior experience leading and inspiring large teams and with outsource service providers
• Understanding of relevant U.S. GAAP and internal controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 15+ years of progressive experience in accounting operations and / or shared services

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with customer compliance programs, routing guides, EDI workflows, and similar processes
• Working knowledge of SAP
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or similar advanced credential

Skills

* Required skills