Our client, a privately held manufacturing company, is seeking a VP of Finance to lead all financial operations and serve as a key strategic partner to the CEO. This is a high-visibility leadership role requiring a hands‑on finance executive who can manage day‑to‑day accounting functions while driving long‑term strategy, growth initiatives, and financial infrastructure development.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term planning
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Maintain GAAP compliance, strong internal controls, and board‑level reporting
- Lead general ledger, cost accounting, and inventory management
- Own the monthly close process, including reconciliations and commission calculations
- Lead year‑end close and coordinate external audit and tax processes
- Oversee compliance filings (1099s, state reporting) and insurance renewals
- Partner with executive leadership on operational decisions, KPI development, margin analysis, and capital allocation
- Support growth initiatives, including acquisition analysis and expansion planning
- Oversee international/multi‑entity financial reporting, banking relationships, and 3PL coordination
- Build financial infrastructure to support scaling operations
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 8+ years of related finance and accounting leadership experience
- Manufacturing experience required
- Strong cost accounting and inventory accounting background
- Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and hands‑on
- Experience preparing financial statements and managing full close process
Preferred:
- CPA or MBA
- Experience in small to mid‑sized companies
- ERP experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with multi‑entity or international operations
Compensation
$125,000 – $135,000 base salary + bonus + equity
For the right candidate, the client is open to considering compensation above the base range listed.
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