Vice President
Job Description
Have you ever said, "Someday I want to run a company?"
Most finance and accounting leadership roles lead to... another finance role.
This one leads to President.
A respected, employee-owned manufacturing company in the Quad Cities area is seeking a Vice President who will work directly alongside the current President as part of a planned succession strategy.
This is a rare opportunity to:
'05; Learn every aspect of running a $10M business
'05; Lead finance, operations, strategic planning, HR, banking, and customer relationships
'05; Gain Board exposure
'05; Help shape the future direction of the company
'05; Work closely with a long-tenured President during the transition
'05; Ultimately step into the President role
They're not looking for someone who wants to stay behind a spreadsheet.
They're looking for a business leader who:
• Understands finance and accounting
• Enjoys solving problems
• Builds relationships naturally
• Can lead people through change
• Wants ownership-level responsibility
The company is employee-owned (ESOP), has approximately 50 employees, and has a strong history of promoting leaders who earn trust and respect throughout the organization.
This isn't a Controller role with a bigger title.
It's an opportunity to learn how to lead an entire business and eventually take the top seat.
Quad Cities Area
• Demonstrated executive leadership experience within manufacturing or a related business environment.• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting with the ability to translate numbers into business strategy.
• Proven ability to oversee multiple functional areas, including operations, planning, and people leadership.
• Effective problem-solving skills with sound judgment in complex business situations.
• Strong relationship-building abilities with employees, customers, financial partners, and leadership teams.
• Experience leading teams through change while maintaining engagement and trust.
• Interest in taking on ownership-level responsibility and progressing into a top executive leadership role.
