Greg Vance is a seasoned and strategically driven financial executive with over 30 years of experience spanning financial services, brokerage, and information technology industries. Known for his hands-on leadership, sharp analytical capabilities, and ability to drive transformational change, Greg has consistently delivered measurable impact across global organizations—guiding them through periods of high growth, operational restructuring, acquisition, and public-readiness.
Most recently, Greg served as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of TradeStation Group, a $300M+ U.S. subsidiary of a publicly traded Japanese parent. In this role from 2017 to 2024, he led all financial functions including controllership, tax, treasury, investor relations, and strategic financial planning. Under his stewardship, revenue more than doubled, with an 11% compound annual growth rate and a significant expansion in EBITDA margin. He was instrumental in guiding the company through its IPO readiness journey, managing all financial aspects of a proposed SPAC merger. Greg played a key role in investor engagement—crafting the company’s narrative, delivering presentations to SPAC and PIPE investors, and fielding SEC inquiries—all while professionalizing internal financial operations and modernizing accounting infrastructure.
A natural builder and communicator, Greg developed and implemented comprehensive reporting systems such as TradeStation’s Monthly Scorecard Package and its strategic Annual Operating Plan. His financial leadership also extended to driving a cryptocurrency trading expansion, overhauling transfer pricing to enhance cash flow, and creating a formal accounting policy framework emphasizing internal controls and risk mitigation. Greg is as passionate about people as he is about performance, having championed initiatives for talent development, succession planning, and performance-based compensation.
Prior to TradeStation, Greg held multiple senior leadership roles within FIS (formerly SunGard), a $3B global provider of software and processing for all levels of financial services companies. As Chief Administrative Officer for a $600M+ global division of asset management and insurance solutions, he led division-wide program management and operational margin initiatives, standing up PMOs for technology and HR that contributed to meaningful cost savings, productivity improvements, and strategic investment reallocations. He also oversaw SEC and risk compliance, managed a $20M transfer agency business with full P&L responsibility, and guided critical M&A activities including acquisitions, divestitures, and integration planning. Prior to these roles, Greg served as the senior financial officer for the division, where he was responsible for all financial and administrative aspects of the division.
Earlier in his career, Greg held financial leadership positions within the Wealth Management and Institutional Brokerage division of FIS (formerly SunGard), where he managed finance across 16 businesses and 80+ products. He implemented unified billing and reporting systems, streamlined legal entities, and developed Sarbanes-Oxley compliance frameworks. At Thomson Reuters (via Bridge Information Systems), he served as European CFO, leading 200 staff across 22 countries and driving integration, infrastructure modernization, and legal entity structuring that supported rapid revenue growth from $10M to $300M across EMEA. His global experience also includes a Tokyo-based business plan engagement and managing U.S. collections for Reuters.
Greg began his career at Arthur Andersen LLP, later earning his CPA and graduating with honors from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a unique ability to translate financial complexity into strategic clarity, build high-performing teams, and guide companies through change—always with an eye toward growth, transparency, and long-term value creation.
Greg Vance brings a legacy of financial acumen, operational excellence, and strategic foresight. Whether leading multinational transformations, preparing companies for public markets, or nurturing emerging leadership, he is a trusted and dynamic executive committed to sustainable growth and impact.
Character
Greg Vance exemplifies integrity, accountability, and resilience, consistently leading with a values-driven approach that earns trust across all levels of an organization. His commitment to ethical leadership and talent development fosters inclusive, high-performing cultures aligned with long-term corporate goals.
Knowledge
With over three decades of financial and operational leadership across global financial services and technology firms, Greg brings deep expertise in investor relations, regulatory compliance, M&A, tax strategy, and enterprise systems. His career reflects a strong foundation in both technical finance and real-world application of business transformation at scale.
Strategic
Greg is a visionary executive who effectively aligns financial strategy with business growth, guiding companies through IPO readiness, high-impact acquisitions, and global market expansions. He is adept at identifying performance drivers and operational efficiencies to build resilient, future-focused organizations.
Communication
A compelling storyteller and trusted spokesperson, Greg excels in translating complex financial narratives into clear, strategic messages for boards, investors, regulators, and cross-functional teams. His ability to engage diverse stakeholders has been critical to driving alignment during transformative initiatives and public market positioning.
