I interviewed with essentially the same company twice. Getting requested to schedule 2nd rounds.

I interviewed with essentially the same company twice. Getting requested to schedule 2nd rounds.

About a week ago I had initial screening calls with a recruiter from the parent company, and the VP of Operations with one of their subsidiaries. The parent company has reached out to me from several sources, but I only interacted with the two. On each call, the interviewer made it clear that while the companies were related, they operated separately. Both calls went well, and the interviewers followed up with a note that they'd be getting back to me later.

This week, I received a call from the parent company recruiter for second round interviews, but in the message, they mentioned the position would be for the subsidiary. I am just wondering if I should be transparent with the recruiter and tell them I'm working with the VP on a position with them already?

My concern is that I told the recruiter I was flexible in offering and position, however I told the VP that I was a bit more rigid. While this sounds like a company that doesn't have it together, I do get how there may be some disconnect, so I am not discouraged and would really like to work for them. Honestly I would prefer a second round with the VP instead of the recruiter, because the recruiter is just looking to fill the open position while the VP is actively working on needs and best fit and already described what they 'd be interested in having me take on.

I haven't yet heard back from the VP, so not sure how to move forward. Any advice?

Some clarifiers: On pay, the recruiter did tell me the position was hourly, just about what I'm making now, and would require in office - where I would potentially have to relocate back to my hometown. My stated number to the VP was roughly 20k more than I currently make and with a preference for remote which they said was something they'd already had in place and could accommodate.