Vice President of Finance & Shared Services

UG2 is a national leader in facility management services, delivering customized, high-quality solutions to clients across diverse industries. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction, UG2 supports facilities nationwide through a people-first, service-driven approach.

Position Summary

UG2 is seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President of Finance & Shared Services to support and partner with operations across the Central, Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast regions. This role will serve as a key financial leader, driving performance, supporting growth, and ensuring financial discipline across a geographically dispersed, labor-intensive services business.

The ideal candidate brings deep financial expertise along with experience in facility management services, janitorial, security, staffing, or other labor-driven service industries.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Partner with regional and operational leaders to drive financial performance, profitability, and growth initiatives
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
• Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) across multiple regions
• Ensure alignment between financial planning, accounting results, and overall company performance

Corporate Accounting & Controller Oversight

• Lead and develop the Corporate Controller and accounting organization (direct report)
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements and related reporting
• Oversee technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, accruals, and policy development
• Maintain and enhance internal controls environment (including audit readiness)
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and manage audit process end-to-end
• Drive improvements in close efficiency, standardization, and automation

Operational Finance & Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to regional leadership teams across Central, Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast markets
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to labor efficiency, margin performance, and contract profitability

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Analyze variances and identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting and analytics

Labor & Cost Management

• Manage and optimize labor cost structures, including wage, overtime, and staffing models
• Ensure alignment between operational performance and financial outcomes
• Partner with HR and operations on workforce planning and productivity initiatives

Process Excellence & Automation

• Drive continuous improvement across finance operations, with a focus on high‑volume, repeatable processes
• Identify opportunities for automation in time capture, payroll, billing, AP, and financial close activities
• Reduce manual work, cycle times, and error rates while improving service reliability to both our internal and external customers

Compliance, Controls & Risk Management

• Ensure strong internal controls across all financial processes, including payroll, billing, accounts payable and financial reporting
• Maintain compliance with multi‑state regulations, labor laws, union agreements, and client audit requirements
• Support internal and external audits related to finance operations

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing regional finance team
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive finance leaders