[Remote] VP Operational Finance

Remote, USA • Full-time • Posted 2026-05-04

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. OEC is seeking a strategic and hands-on senior finance leader to partner with business and functional executives to drive performance and profitability. This role involves leading Operational Finance and Business Analysis teams, providing insights for decision-making, and ensuring financial discipline across the organization.

Serve as the primary finance partner to business unit and functional leaders, shaping strategy and translating goals into actionable financial and operational plans
Provide insights that inform pricing, customer acquisition and retention, product strategy, and go-to-market decisions
Support decision-making with scenario modeling, forecasting, and real-time analysis
Establish financial guardrails that balance growth, profitability, and long-term value creation
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across business units in alignment with corporate timelines
Build driver-based models that improve forecast accuracy and visibility into key performance indicators
Own operational performance reporting and monthly business reviews with clear insights, accountability, and action plans
Conduct variance and trend analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and root causes, and recommend solutions
Drive gross margin and contribution margin improvement initiatives across the business
Analyze unit economics, productivity metrics, and cost drivers to improve efficiency and scalability
Evaluate ROI on investments, programs, and strategic initiatives to ensure disciplined capital allocation
Guide headcount planning, workforce productivity analysis, and operational investment prioritization
Build and lead high-performing Operational Finance and Business Analysis teams
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Develop finance talent with strong business acumen, storytelling ability, and executive communication skills
Create strong operating rhythms between finance and cross-functional teams to support execution
Oversee delivery of actionable analytics and insights that support strategic and operational decision-making
Partner with Technology and Product teams to enhance reporting automation, dashboards, and data visualization
Ensure alignment across Business Analysis, Operational FP&A, Corporate FP&A, and Accounting to maintain a single source of financial truth
Support Sales, Revenue Operations, and functional leaders with insights that drive performance and align incentives with financial goals

15+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant operational finance or business unit FP&A leadership
Experience in high-growth, complex, and/or private equity-backed environments
Proven success partnering with senior executives to drive accountability and business performance
Strong background in financial planning systems and tools (e.g., Adaptive, Hyperion, Anaplan, or similar)
7+ years of leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams
Strategic mindset with strong business and financial acumen
Deep understanding of unit economics, cost drivers, and margin optimization
Advanced financial modeling and driver-based forecasting expertise
Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights
Executive presence and ability to influence across all levels of the organization
Collaborative leadership style that builds trust, engagement, and high performance
Strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred
Equivalent experience and/or CPA/CFA credentials considered in lieu of advanced degree

Full benefits starting Day 1 : Medical, Dental, and Vision
401(k) with company match
Unlimited Flex Time Off plus 10 company-paid holidays
Professional development programs, tuition assistance, and quarterly book program
Free wellness coaching and pet insurance
Home office equipment stipend
Employee resource groups and exclusive employee discounts

Playing our part right from the start. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Fairlawn, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.oeconnection.com/.

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