Vice President of Finance
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Corporate - Houston, TX 77042
Job title
Vice President of Finance
Reports to
Greg Hall - CEO
Classification
Exempt
Summary/Objective
The Vice President of Finance is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial strategy, planning, and operations. This role partners closely with the VP of Accounting, CEO, and executive leadership team to drive sustainable growth, ensure financial health, support strategic decision-making, and managing relationships with banks and lenders to optimize financial performance.
Essential Functions
Lead the company’s overall financial strategy, planning, and forecasting
Oversee budgeting, financial modeling, and long-range financial plans
Manage and maintain relationships with banks, lenders, and other financial institutions
Serve as primary point of contact for credit facilities, lines of credit, and loan agreements
Negotiate bank terms, fees, and credit arrangements to optimize cost of capital
Manage financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and capital structure
Oversee accounting, tax, audit, treasury, and financial controls
Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to leadership
Ensure compliance and applicable regulatory requirements
Partner with department leaders to align financial goals with business objectives
Build, mentor, and lead the finance and accounting teams
Making recommendations to business stakeholders
Competencies
Strategic financial leadership
Financial modeling and forecasting
Risk management and internal controls
Business partnering and executive communication
Data-driven decision-making
Change management and scalability mindset
Supervisory Responsibility
The Vice President of Finance position does have direct supervisory responsibilities.
Working conditions
Work Environment
This job typically operates in a professional office environment, however much of the job is done travelling. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.
This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. The employee must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel
Some travel is expected with this position.QualificationsEducation and Experience
10+ years’ experience in a financial leadership position.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field is required.
Company at a glance
Wholesale Electric Supply Company of Houston, Inc. is a leader in the electrical distribution industry, providing high-quality products and comprehensive services for the industrial and commercial markets. Founded in 1949, the Houston-based company has expanded to become a global provider, operating worldwide and serving markets domestically and internationally. We are much more than a products distributor; Wholesale Electric provides customized solutions and services designed to ensure that projects are complete on-time and within budget.
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