VP of Finance

Industry: Manufacturing ( Not Healthcare, Pharma, or Food)
Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA (100% On-Site)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Executive Leadership

Position Overview

The Vice President of Accounting will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for global accounting, financial reporting, cost accounting, internal controls, and risk management. This role requires a hands-on leader with deep manufacturing accounting expertise and the ability to balance strategic leadership with operational execution.

Important: This role is strictly within manufacturing. Experience must be from industrial or aerospace manufacturing environments-healthcare, pharmaceutical, and food manufacturing backgrounds will not be considered.

Top Must-Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
• Advanced, current expertise in ASC & GAAP (IFRS exposure required)
• Significant cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• 8-10+ years of progressive financial leadership, including executive-level roles
• Minimum 4 years of manufacturing industry experience
• Proven leadership of multi-entity, international accounting operations
• Strong background in internal controls, audits, and regulatory compliance
• Comfortable working 100% on-site (non-negotiable)

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Executive Leadership

• Develop and execute accounting and financial strategies aligned with company objectives
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the COO and executive leadership
• Participate in enterprise-level decision-making and risk management

Accounting, Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with ASC, GAAP, and IFRS
• Oversee global statutory audits and regulatory reporting
• Maintain a strong internal control environment
• Oversee cost accounting and inventory valuation in a manufacturing setting
• Lead tax compliance and reporting for a multi-entity, international organization

Financial Planning, Treasury & Risk

• Provide financial analysis, performance metrics, and business insights
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and capital structure
• Support M&A activities including financial due diligence
• Oversee commercial insurance and enterprise risk management

Operational Excellence

• Optimize ERP systems, reporting tools, and accounting processes for scalability
• Partner with operational leaders to enforce financial discipline
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and accounting

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting and finance team
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license strongly preferred
• MBA or Master's degree a plus
• Prior VP-level experience in a complex manufacturing organization
• Experience scaling manufacturing operations or supporting high-growth environments
• Familiarity with Epicor ERP
• Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $200,000 - $240,000
• Bonus: Year end bonus
• Benefits:
  • Four weeks PTO
  • 401(k) with 100% match up to 5%
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • FSA
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program

Work Environment

This is an on-site executive role within a manufacturing environment