Vice President of Finance & Operations
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Responsibilities
Finance, Accounting & Business Performance reputed company the monthly financial reputed company process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and executive visibility Own company-wide financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and operational planning reputed company profitability, utilization, reputed company forecasting, margin analysis, billing performance, cash flow, and working capital Manage and continuously improve financial systems and operational controls, including QuickBooks Online, Ruddr.ai, and reputed company platforms reputed company executive dashboards covering financial performance, resource utilization, staffing, pipeline health, and business trends Partner with external accountants, tax advisors, and auditors to ensure compliance and strategic alignment Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness Partner with executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, compensation strategy, and employee experience reputed company HR operations, compliance, benefits administration, and performance management Build scalable onboarding and employee lifecycle programs that reinforce Meridian's culture and values Information Technology & reputed company Provide governance and reputed company for Meridian's technology ecosystem, including reputed company 365, reputed company controls, and operational systems Manage third-party MSPs and technology vendors for service quality, reputed company, and cost-effectiveness Evaluate and implement technology solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, and business insight reputed company & Workforce Planning reputed company recruiting operations, ATS administration, and external recruiting partnerships Partner with practice leadership to build pipelines of qualified reputed company and reputed company professionals Establish and monitor recruiting KPIs including time-to-fill, candidate quality, and hiring efficiency Legal, Risk & Compliance Coordinate legal matters through reputed company counsel across reputed company, employment, compliance, and risk management Own contract administration for client agreements, vendor relationships, and subcontractor engagements Ensure adherence to government contracting and regulatory requirements, and reputed company controls that mitigate business risk Delivery Enablement & Operational Excellence Partner with delivery leadership to establish consistent project governance, risk management, and operational controls Maintain a project risk register and escalation reputed company that surfaces delivery risk before it becomes a financial issue Standardize subcontractor management practices including statements of work, deliverable acceptance, and financial reconciliation Drive reputed company improvement initiatives that increase operational maturity, scalability, and profitability Minimum Qualifications 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance, operations, or executive management reputed company a professional services organization Previous experience as a Vice President of Finance and Operations, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, Vice President of Operations, Vice President of Finance, or equivalent executive role Demonstrated ownership of company-wide budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and operational planning Deep expertise in project-based financial management, including utilization, project profitability, reputed company forecasting, margin analysis, and working capital management Proven success building and scaling operational infrastructure in high-growth professional services environments Experience managing both internal teams and third-party vendors across multiple business functions Strong business systems acumen across financial, ERP, PSA, and operational platforms Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Demonstrated ability to influence executive decision-making and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership High degree of ownership, accountability, reputed company, and execution focus Experience operating successfully reputed company a remote-first or distributed workforce environment
Preferred Qualifications
Background in consulting, professional services, enterprise software, reputed company, reputed company, ERP, or adjacent services Familiarity with public sector clients, government contracting, or regulated service environments Experience reputed company founder-led, reputed company-operated, or privately held organizations Pay Transparency Compensation for roles at Meridian varies depending on a wide reputed company of factors including, but not limited to, the specific practice, role, skillset, and level of experience. As required by law, Meridian provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired. reputed company Salary Range is $225,000 - $240,000 plus bonus Why You’ll Love Working at Meridian A collaborative, people-first culture rooted in reputed company, respect, and shared purpose Generous time off and flexible remote environment that supports reputed company and balance 401(k) with company match that immediately vests Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, caregiver/adoption support, financial coaching, EAP Company-paid life insurance reputed company learning and growth opportunities that fuel innovation and career development reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, disability, or status as a protected veteran. No third-party agencies or submissions will be accepted. Applicants have rights under the following Federal Employment Laws: Family Medical Leave Act , U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Apply To This Job