Vice President, Finance

Coalfire • Chicago, IL

5d • $138,000 - $239,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world. But that’s not who we are – that’s just what we do. We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference. Position Summary Coalfire Systems is a leading global cybersecurity professional services firm helping organizations proactively manage and reduce cyber risk. As a private-equity-backed company in a dynamic, high-growth environment, we are seeking a strategic and highly hands-on Vice President, Finance to lead financial planning, analysis, and business partnership across the organization. This is a player-coach role for a finance leader who thrives under pressure, personally builds and owns financial models, and delivers high-quality analysis on tight timelines. The VP, Finance will work closely with executive leadership, the Board, and our private equity sponsor to drive financial discipline, support growth, and enable informed decision-making. The role leads a team of four, with two direct reports, and partners closely with peers in the Office of the CFO to ensure strong alignment between financial planning & analysis, procurement, accounting, tax, and business intelligence teams. This is a hybrid remote and in-office position located in the River North area of Chicago, IL.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior-level FP&A leadership
• Strong financial modeling skills with a track record of hands-on ownership
• Prior experience in a private-equity-backed environment, including Board reporting
• Deep understanding of sales capacity planning, commissions, and revenue analytics
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills
• Highly hands-on leader who enjoys building models and diving into the details
• Thrives in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines and evolving priorities
• Strategic thinker with a strong execution mindset
• Collaborative, credible partner to senior leaders and cross-functional teams
• High integrity, sound judgment, and strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Experience in professional services, technology, or cybersecurity strongly preferred
• MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis Lead annual global budgeting, long-range planning, and rolling forecast processes across the company
• Personally build, review, and own complex financial models supporting forecasting, scenario analysis, capacity planning, and investment decisions
• Drive rapid, accurate analysis under tight deadlines in support of executive and Board-level decision-making
• Identify key performance drivers, risks, and opportunities, and clearly communicate implications to leadership
• Manage offshore services financial models, incorporating headcount, utilization, labor costs, and delivery mix to support planning and profitability
• Business Partnership Serve as a trusted finance partner to Sales, Delivery, and Corporate leadership
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
• Support strategic initiatives by providing hands-on analytical support and decision frameworks
• Sales Capacity & Commissions Planning Own sales capacity modeling, productivity analysis, and commissions planning
• Partner with Sales leadership to evaluate headcount plans, quota coverage, and go-to-market effectiveness
• Monitor revenue trends, pipeline dynamics, and margin performance, providing clear recommendations
• Reporting & Close Collaboration Collaborate closely with the VP of Accounting on the monthly close process to ensure alignment between actuals, forecasts, and management reporting
• Own internal management reporting, dashboards, and KPIs used by executive leadership
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity across financial outputs and narratives
• Board & Private Equity Reporting Prepare Board materials, reporting packages, and presentations in partnership with the CFO
• Support private equity sponsor reporting, ad-hoc analyses, and value-creation initiatives
• Contribute to diligence, integration, and strategic projects as needed
• Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team of four, including two direct reports
• Operate as a player-coach, balancing hands-on execution with team development
• Establish scalable processes, high analytical standards, and a culture of accountability and urgency
• Execution & Operating Cadence Operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, private-equity-backed environment
• Manage multiple priorities while delivering accurate, timely, and decision-ready outputs
• Step in directly when needed to ensure critical deliverables are met, particularly during budget cycles, forecasts, and Board reporting

Benefits

• At Coalfire, you’ll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally.
• In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you’ll work most effectively – whether you’re at home or an office.
• Regardless of location, you’ll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities.
• You’ll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more.
• And you’ll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.
• At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
• Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees