About Us

At Verified Credentials our mission is to provide a remarkable client experience with a spirit of service, commitment, and excellence in all that we do. As a leading background screening company and pioneer in the industry we have an open and inclusive company culture and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Verified Credentials fosters and maintains a culture of active engagement and collaboration among a geographically dispersed workforce across the country who work with a high degree of autonomy. We are growing and seeking a dynamic individual who is willing to put forward and execute on new ideas. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be valued and respected, and you will have the opportunity to make a real difference.

Primary Purpose of the Job

Partners with the Executive Leadership team to ensure financial performance at or above plan and maximize enterprise value creation through both organic growth and mergers and acquisitions. Oversees all financial planning & analysis, accounting, internal controls, budgeting & forecasting, financial & operational performance measurement, cash flow, and tax. Responsible for planning, implementing, managing, controlling, and accurately reporting all financial-related activities within the portfolio, including leading and directing all activities and business needs for the Finance and Accounting department. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervises team members by directing their work in a way that ensures the success of the business and actively supports their professional development.

Essential Duties

• Partner with the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Leadership team to establish the company’s long-term strategic and financial plans and targets. In concert with the company’s senior leaders, act as a catalyst for the activities necessary to support the growth initiatives of the company and foresee and resolve potential constraints on the pace of growth.
• Maintain strong partnerships with all departments to ensure solid financial decision-making based on accurate forecasting.
• Provide accurate, insightful, and timely financial analysis to support leadership in making strategic business decisions.
• Work with each department leader to develop and maintain departmental operating budgets.
• Provide strong oversight of financial controls, measurements, and systems to maintain the company’s fiscal integrity. Review and ensure appropriate internal accounting controls are maintained to reduce risk, eliminate inefficiencies, and ensure 100% accurate reporting.
• Prepare, analyze, and present accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to the Executive Leadership Team and the Board.
• Manage the preparation and support of all external audits and serve as the key point of contact for external auditors.
• Manage cash flow and investments, ensuring appropriate fund availability.
• Ensure the Finance and Accounting team is an excellent business partner for each department and the company from a strategic and operational perspective.
• Create goals and KPIs for the Finance and Accounting team that align with the strategic goals of the business and ensure their achievement.
• Provide leadership over the Finance and Accounting functions, and provide development opportunities, mentorship, and guidance to encourage maximum performance and productivity.
• Participate in due diligence efforts and financial analysis for potential mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic partnerships.
• Influence prudent spending throughout the company, ensuring opportunities for savings are identified and captured. Provide oversight for the procurement process to develop discipline around software/vendor spending.
• Identify and work with the Information Technology team to implement, adopt and maintain modern financial infrastructure systems (e.g., ERP system) and standardized financial processes.
• Promote a shared sense of purpose and teamwork through inclusive decision-making processes and transparent communication strategies with the Finance and Accounting team. Encourage hands-on leadership through regular meetings to ensure the team feels connected and valued.
• Maintain strong relationships with lenders, auditors, tax authorities, and other external constituencies, reflecting high levels of trust and understanding.
• Complete special projects as assigned by the CEO.
• Stay informed of current policies and procedures.
• Continued professional development through ongoing training and education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Highly effective leadership and interpersonal skills and behaviors that demonstrate teamwork, integrity, trust, approachability, and servant leadership.
• Ability to think strategically and provide strategic guidance, development, and execute the organizations financial strategy to align with overarching business objectives.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with board members, lenders, auditors, tax authorities, and other external constituencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present data in an easily understood, and thoughtful manner.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws, and best practices.
• Keen eye for details with a strong desire on getting the numbers right.
• Strong analytical data driven and problem solving skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field. A Master’s degree (MBA) and/or CPA – preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in financial management, accounting, business administration or related fields with the last 3+ in a leadership role.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel up to 20% of the time. Use of a personal vehicle may be required.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing at a desk and while working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Regular interaction with other team members, including spontaneous and planned video meetings.
• Ability to effectively perform responsibilities under occasionally stressful situations, including meeting daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and/or annual standards and workload expectations.
• Ability to work any shift and required overtime based on business needs.

This job description does not include the marginal functions of the job that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities, including regular and reliable attendance, are essential job functions and are a requirement. To perform this job successfully, the team member must possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently, with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed in this job description are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities necessary for the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. This job description is subject to modification at any time.