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Additional Information

• This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties may be adjusted to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and does not change the at-will nature of the employment relationship.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including a background check and pre-employment drug screening, in accordance with applicable law.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• FLSA executive and professional positions paid on a salary basis, where project requirements and tight client deadlines may require workweeks over forty (40) hours (including weekends or holidays)
• This role will work primarily in an office setting, with periodic travel to MCG operating unit and manufacturing locations to partner with site leadership and teams.
  • Mobility: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and to move throughout office and manufacturing facilities, including walking and climbing stairs, during site visits.
  • Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and standard office equipment.
  • Lifting: Ability to lift and carry items up to twenty-five (25) pounds. All lifting should be done following OSHA standards.
  • Visual and Auditory Requirements: Must be able to see and hear well enough to review detailed financial information, navigate facilities safely, and communicate effectively with team members.

A Note to our Recruitment Partners: We really appreciate the interest, but MCG currently manages hiring through our internal team. We love getting to know our candidates directly! Because of this, we don’t accept unsolicited resumes from agencies at this time. If we ever need an extra hand, we’ll be sure to reach out to the community. Thanks for understanding!

MCG is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. MCG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

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Company Description

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is an end-to-end power solutions and services provider that accelerates time-to-power and delivers scalable, resilient infrastructure for mission critical environments. By integrating engineering, manufacturing, modular deployment, and lifecycle services under one platform, we streamline execution and bring complex projects online faster - without compromising performance. With a robust U.S. manufacturing network, MCG supports data centers, power generation, healthcare, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and industrial facilities where uptime is non-negotiable. Mission Critical Group designs, manufactures and provides value-added services for customers requiring critical power solutions. Powering a new electric world for a brighter, more secure future.

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Job Description

Summary: The Vice President, Finance is the senior finance leader for EECOE, serving as a strategic business partner to the EECOE President and leadership team and a key member of MCG’s Finance organization. This operationally focused role owns commercial finance, financial planning and performance and collaborates with key business unit and functional stakeholders to drive operational improvement and strategic decision making leading a multi-site finance team. The VP, Finance turns financial data into clear insight that drives profitable growth, protects margin, and supports MCG’s continued expansion, including the integration of acquired businesses.

Accountabilities:

• Commercial Finance: Support EECOE’s go-to-market team and drive a best-in-class sales bid/quote analysis process (deal structuring, risk and profitability assessment and bookings implementation governance). Oversee EECOE’s procurement activities to drive good governance, competitive pricing and efficient vendor contracting, leveraging MCG’s companywide scale.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, and long-range plan for EECOE in partnership with Corporate FP&A. Translate operating drivers such as bookings, backlog, throughput, labor, and material costs into clear financial outcomes and actionable insight.
• Financial Reporting & Close: Supportthe corporate controllership organization in the monthly and quarterly close for EECOE. Deliver management reporting packages with meaningful variance analysis and commentary for EECOE and corporate leadership.
• Project & Contract Accounting: Drive strong program reviews and diligent, disciplinedexecution of project-based contracts under ASC 606, including overtime recognition, WIP, estimates at completion, and change orders. Partner with Operations and Project Management on regular job cost reviews to protect margin and identify fade early.
• Business Partnership & Decision Support: Serve as the primary financial advisor to the EECOE President and leadership team on strategy, pricing, and resource allocation. Lead bid and quote margin reviews, capital expenditure business cases, capacity investments, and return-on-investment analysis.
• Performance Excellence: Drives insights and decision making to deliver efficient business performance (profitable growth, margin expansion, strong FCF and IRR accretive capital deployment)
• Working Capital & Cash Management: Drive disciplined management of billings, milestone and progress billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory. Own cash forecasting for EECOE and lead initiatives that improve DSO, inventory turns, and cash conversion.
• Internal Controls & Audit Readiness: Design, maintain, and continuously strengthen a robust internal control environment across EECOE financial processes. Serve as the EECOE point of contact for external auditors and corporate accounting, ensuring timely, well-documented support.
• Systems, Process & Reporting: Champion improvements to ERP, reporting, and planning tools that increase accuracy, speed, and visibility. Establish KPIs and dashboards that give EECOE leaders real-time insight into financial and operational performance.
• Team Leadership: Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing finance team of controllers, analysts, and accounting professionals across EECOE sites. Build bench strength and scalable processes that support the business’s continued growth.

Attributes:

• Have Humanity: You lead your finance team with empathy and respect, recognizing that the people behind the numbers matter as much as the numbers themselves. You take time to understand the pressures operations leaders face and partner with them as a trusted ally rather than a scorekeeper.
• Be Transparent: You tell the full financial story — good, bad, and uncertain — so leaders can make decisions with clear eyes. You surface risks early, explain your assumptions plainly, and never let a surprise reach leadership that you could have flagged sooner.
• Drive Innovation: You challenge legacy processes and look for smarter ways to close faster, forecast more accurately, and give the business real-time insight. You embrace automation and new tools that free your team from manual work so they can focus on analysis that moves EECOE forward.
• Be Resilient: You stay steady through tight close deadlines, shifting forecasts, and the complexity of a fast-growing, acquisitive company. When results miss the mark, you dig into root causes, adjust course, and keep your team focused on what comes next.
• Always Reliable: You deliver accurate, on-time financials that leadership, auditors, and corporate partners can trust without a second look. You follow through on every commitment and build disciplines and controls that hold up month after month.
• Grit: You roll up your sleeves to work through complex project accounting, messy data, and integration challenges until you get to the right answer. You hold yourself and your team to a high standard and push through obstacles with determination when the stakes are high.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 5+ years in a senior finance leadership role (e.g., Controller, Director of Finance, VP Finance) within a manufacturing, industrial, engineered products, or project-based environment.
• Deep expertise in US GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition for long-term contracts, job costing, and WIP accounting.
• Proven track record leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for a multi-site operating business.
• Experience supporting M&A due diligence and post-close financial integration; private equity-backed or high-growth experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and experience coordinating with external auditors.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Excel; experience with BI and planning tools a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and present complex financial information clearly.
• Demonstrated success building, leading, and developing finance teams across multiple locations.

Supervisory Requirements

• This role will have direct reports.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Identify training needs and opportunities for professional development within the team.
• Develop and implement succession plans to ensure continuity of leadership and critical roles within the team.