Solutions Consulting
What We Serve
INTERIM & PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
Our approach is tailored to focus on the underlying charters of the functions we serve.
Strategic
Consulting
Value Enhancement
People Alignment
Process Improvement
System Transformation
How We Serve
Consulting resources that fit into your organizational structure & align with your management style.
Interim
Management
- Assess Objectives
- Assume Responsibilities
- Implement Desired Improvements
- Transition Knowledge & Responsibilities
Resources
- High-Performing Tactical Team Members
- Assume Responsibilities & Improve Performance
- Develop Transition Documentation
PROJECT
Management
- Assess Project Objectives
- Develop Execution Plans
- Manage Execution & Support Team Members
Resources
- Specific Project Expertise & Capabilities
- Flexible Resourcing Timelines
- Accelerate & Catchup Execution
Why VIP Solutions
Our Service Model
DIRECTOR LED
Every consulting engagement is led by an experienced service director, who assesses objectives, develops a plan, and informs decision-making.
PLAYBOOK DRIVEN
Consultants are equipped with a playbook outlining the tasks needed for project completion, establishing clear timelines and objectives for success.
FOCUS ON COMMUNICATION
We enable executives to remain focused on strategic initiatives by providing effective communication that gathers your input while keeping you informed.
TRANSFER OF KNOWLEDGE
Consultants create transition documentation to provide you with a task-by-task roadmap of support.
Benefits of Our Model
PERFORMANCE RISK MITIGATION
Every consultant is backed by a tenured project leader, reducing performance risk by supporting our resources’ execution and ensuring on-time completion.
OBJECTIVE ALIGNMENT
Our directors assess and clearly identify service objectives to ensure we meet your organization’s goals.
Enhanced Visibility & Focus
Effective communication keeps you informed and gathers your input, enhancing decision-making abilities and enabling executives to remain focused on strategic initiatives.
Continuity of Success
Our team transfers knowledge and responsibilities back to your team for ongoing execution, providing continuity of project success.
Who We Serve
POSITIONS SERVED
Private Equity
AREAS OF FOCUS
VIP Solutions Consulting addresses and resolves these common challenges of a Private Equity group with comprehensive project and interim services.
COMMON CHALLENGES
- Unpredictable value enhancement execution
- Lack of visibility into portfolio performance
- Unpredictable cash flow cycles
- Insufficient management of acquisition processes
- Legacy processes with upgrade opportunities
VIP SERVICE
- Initiative management and execution lead by Strategic Consulting
- Cleanup, enhanced reporting and analysis led by Accounting & Finance Consulting
- Cash flow management and forecasting led by Finance Consulting
- Platform and tuck-in acquisition execution & integration led by Acquisition Consulting
- Process efficiency, system and technology implementation, and improvement led by Strategy Consulting
CEO
AREAS OF FOCUS
VIP Solutions Consulting addresses and resolves these common challenges of a CEO with comprehensive project and interim services.
COMMON CHALLENGES
- Unpredictable value enhancement execution
- Underperforming workforce
- Inefficient processes
- Unpredictable business performance
- Insufficient risk management programs
- Deficient system capabilities
VIP SERVICE
- Strategic program management
- Workforce planning, assessment, and coordination
- Process efficiency, analysis, and enhancement
- Deep-dive analysis and performance-level reporting
- Operational and Enterprise Risk Management
- System evaluation, alignment, and enhancement
CFO
AREAS OF FOCUS
VIP Solutions Consulting addresses and resolves these common challenges of a CFO with comprehensive project and interim services.
COMMON CHALLENGES
- Insufficient financial control
- Lack of visibility and understanding of performance
- Unpredictable financial performance of functions
- Incomplete strategy assessment and execution
- Lack of resources for ad-hoc projects
VIP SERVICE
- Financial reporting, business process, and internal control enhancement
- Enhanced analysis and reporting
- Forecasting process implementation
- Strategic program management
- Backfill of support for team members that are otherwise occupied with new initiatives
VP of Finance
AREAS OF FOCUS
VIP Solutions Consulting addresses and resolves these common challenges of a VP of Finance with comprehensive project and interim services.
COMMON CHALLENGES
- Unpredictable cash flow cycles
- Inaccurate financial results
- Normalized reporting for financing or investing
- Insufficient analysis and modeling
- Cost savings program management
VIP SERVICE
- Short- and long-term cash forecasting and controls
- Accounting and operational process enhancements
- Quality of earnings preparation
- Deep-dive, enhanced analysis
- Project management
Controller
AREAS OF FOCUS
VIP Solutions Consulting addresses and resolves these common challenges of a Controller or Accounting Director with comprehensive project and interim services.
COMMON CHALLENGES
- Ad-hoc technical accounting needs
- Ad-hoc financial reporting needs
- Inefficient and inaccurate reporting and close
- Burdensome audit processes
- Unpredictable cash flow cycles
- Incomplete reconciliations
VIP SERVICE
- Technical accounting consulting and implementations
- Financial statement preparation
- Close process improvement, including monthly analysis and reporting enhancement
- Audit preparation acceleration
- Treasury control and cash flow management
- Reconciliation clean up and process improvement
Internal Audit Executive
AREAS OF FOCUS
VIP Solutions Consulting addresses and resolves these common challenges of an Internal Audit Executive with comprehensive project and interim services.
COMMON CHALLENGES
- Inadequate management of risks
- Insufficient resources to complete internal audit program
- Reporting to the Audit Committee
- Deficiencies noted in internal controls
VIP SERVICE
- Comprehensive risk assessment program
- Co/outsourcing program to conduct Internal Audit activities
- Effective Audit Committee communication and reporting support
- Controls remediation plan and implementation
Solutions Engagements to Date
VIP provides excellent service at a very reasonable cost. The work they performed for us was well done and worth every penny.
Nathan Hurst
Chief Financial Officer
VIP quickly assessed the issues and developed plans to deliver effective, value-add solutions.
Matt Kline
Regional Chief Financial Officer
I asked multiple firms for support with retention of staff and none were interested or could provide what I needed. VIP enhanced my team's performance and helped me achieve record retention levels. Frankly, VIP has been a godsend to our company.
Stephen Bell
Global Controller
VIP absorbed our goals and delivered on a great project plan. We now have a process for reporting and analysis that allows us to produce monthly financials very easily, with little effort.
Bill Dohn
Chief Executive Officer
I want to personally thank VIP for the fantastic diligence and investigation which has resulted in a favorable outcome for our company and our shareholders.
Charlie Vogt
Chief Executive Officer
VIP has done a wonderful job and delivered great results.
Dave Clark
Chief Financial Officer (Retired)
VIP's tenacity, attention to detail, and exceptional project management throughout the process were exceptional. Fantastic effort all along the way!
Desmond Nugent
Managing Director
We hired VIP to assist with the accounting for a highly complex business transaction. I would highly recommend VIP for any accounting support or business consulting engagements.
Kimberly Anderson
Chief Financial Officer
Engaging VIP meant our project would be approached methodically and with discipline, data would drive the direction and focus, and, in two specific cases, meant significant dollars were delivered back to the company. Their services have paid for themselves many times over.
Steve Foreman
Managing Director
VIP's Solutions and Search services helped us stabilize in our period of transition and add the right members to our team. Great solutions and great candidates made for great service.
Larry Atherton
Chief Executive Officer
