Job description
About Coalfire
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.
What You’ll Do
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
What You’ll Bring
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
Attributes for Success
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
Bonus Points
- Experience in professional services, technology, or cybersecurity strongly preferred
- MBA preferred
$138,000 - $239,000 a year
The salary range listed is a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role based on national salary averages. The actual salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, geographic location, training, licensure and certifications and other factors. You may also be eligible to participate in annual incentive, commission, and/or recognition programs.
Why You’ll Want to Join Us
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. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our Human Resources team at [email protected].
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
