The Director of Finance will initially oversee all accounting operations, with the expectation of assuming full ownership of financial reporting and accounting leadership.

Responsibilities
* Provide leadership and direction to the accounting team, including the Controller and accounting staff
* Oversee the monthly close process to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness
* Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial processes
* Drive process improvements and system efficiencies, particularly within D365
* Oversee preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
* Present financial results and insights to executive leadership with actionable recommendations
* Ensure accuracy of balance sheet, P&L, and supporting schedules
* Lead annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasting
* Develop cash flow projections and working capital strategies
* Partner with executive leadership to support strategic planning and business decisions
* Oversee banking relationships, cash management, and treasury functions
* Review and approve weekly cash reporting, borrowing base certificates, and collateral reporting
* Oversee foreign exchange transactions, wires, and letters of credit
* Oversee audits (financial, insurance, tax, and bank) and act as primary escalation point
* Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and excise tax requirements
* Review tax filings including sales tax, payroll tax, tangible personal property tax and other regulatory filings
* Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities
* Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules
* Ensure integrity of financial data and proper GL coding
* Oversee establishing standard and landed cost
* Maintain and improve financial systems, processes, and reporting capabilities
* Ensure integrity of financial data across all systems
* Lead implementation of best practices in financial operations
* Support executive leadership with financial modeling and analysis
* Maintain confidentiality of financial information
* Oversee payment meetings with executive management, traffic, and purchasing to determine weekly cash requirements.
* Oversee communications with the IRS and state taxing authorities including property tax, sales tax, withholding tax, state unemployment tax, etc.
* Oversee quarterly 941 payroll reconciliations.
* Oversee the annual 5500 informational returns for employee benefit plans.
* Oversee gathering information and providing to the brokers for insurance renewal applications.
* Adheres to all employment policies/safety policies/practices required by law/established by Company.
* Demonstrates sound working knowledge of firearms safety.
* Maintains and keeps workstation and department area clean.
* Immediately reports any maintenance and/or safety issues to Management.
* Demonstrates a positive attitude toward co-workers
* Maintains respect, courtesy and professionalism
* Communicates clearly and effectively
* Other duties will be assigned as required.

Qualifications & Knowledge Required
* Minimum of BA/BS in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred)
* 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
* Prior Controller or Accounting Manager experience required
* Strong knowledge of financial reporting, GAAP, and internal controls
* Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
* Experience with banking, treasury, and cash flow management
* Strong leadership and team management experience
* Proficient in State and federal regulations
* Strong analytical and organizational skills
* Ability to work independently
* Excellent attention to detail
* Ability to prioritize workload and handle multiple assignments
* Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O is ideal, , experience with NetSuite, ISS, SAP All in One, Canias as alternatives

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.