Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Santa Fe Springs CA
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Overview
The Vice President of Finance is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization. This includes managing financial planning, reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring the financial health of the company. The VP of Finance will work closely with executive leadership to align financial strategies with business objectives and drive sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership:
Lead the financial strategy and direction for the organization, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
Advise senior leadership on key financial decisions, business performance, and risk management.
Develop long-term financial plans, business forecasts, and budgets in collaboration with other departments.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
Oversee the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
Develop financial models and conduct variance analysis to assess performance and profitability.
Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company objectives.
Financial Reporting & Compliance:
Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting to stakeholders, including executives, investors, and regulatory bodies.
Manage the preparation of internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP or IFRS standards.
Oversee compliance with tax regulations, audit requirements, and financial controls.
Cash Flow & Treasury Management:
Monitor and manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to ensure financial stability.
Lead treasury functions, including cash management, banking relationships, and financing strategies.
Optimize capital structure and evaluate funding options (debt, equity, etc.) to support business growth.
Risk Management:
Identify and mitigate financial risks, including operational, market, and credit risks.
Develop and maintain financial controls, internal audits, and governance frameworks to ensure compliance and reduce risk exposure.
Team Leadership & Development:
Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, ensuring alignment with departmental and company-wide goals.
Establish clear performance expectations and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
Build strong relationships across departments and with external partners to drive financial success.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Support (if applicable):
Provide financial leadership and due diligence during mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
Act as a key liaison with investors, providing financial performance updates and responding to investor inquiries.
Develop presentations and materials for board meetings, earnings calls, and investor reports.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (required).
MBA or advanced degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline (preferred).
Experience:
At least 10 years of experience in finance, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role (such as Director of Finance, Financial Controller, or FP&A Leader).
Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Experience in strategic financial decision-making and leadership at the executive level.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational change.
Experience with public company financial reporting or working in a regulated industry is a plus.
Skills & Competencies:
Expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and modeling.
Strong understanding of financial regulations, GAAP, or IFRS, and tax laws.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring abilities.
High level of proficiency in financial software (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, financial modeling tools).
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.