Vice President Finance

hireneXus; Burbank (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth manufacturing organization is seeking a Vice President Finance to strengthen its finance function. The role involves leading the accounting team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and collaborating with operations to enhance profitability. Key qualifications include 10+ years of experience in finance, deep expertise in cost accounting, and strong leadership skills. The ideal candidate is data-driven and experienced in a manufacturing environment. This position offers a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance.
• Deep expertise in cost accounting and inventory management.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and manufacturing finance principles.

Responsibilities

• Build, mentor, and lead the accounting and finance team.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.
• Collaborate with operations to enhance overall profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

We are partnering with a high-growth, multi-site manufacturing organization seeking a Vice President Finance to join its leadership team. This role will help scale the finance function by strengthening reporting, improving processes, and driving data-informed decision-making across operations.

The Vice President Finance will partner closely with the CFO and executive team, balancing hands-on accounting leadership with strategic insight. This individual will play a key role in supporting growth, enhancing financial visibility, and building scalable systems in a dynamic environment.

Work environment: Hybrid schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Build, mentor, and lead the accounting and finance team, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Take full responsibility for the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.
• Manage cost accounting and inventory functions, including standard costing, variance analysis, and tracking of production costs.
• Collaborate closely with operations to evaluate performance, uncover cost drivers, and enhance overall profitability.
• Drive the budgeting and forecasting cycles, along with KPI reporting, to support strategic decision-making and organizational alignment.
• Oversee cash flow and working capital management, maintaining a strong focus on liquidity and financial efficiency.
• Improve financial reporting by developing dashboards and concise reporting packages for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Strengthen internal controls and continuously refine accounting and operational processes.
• Assess and enhance financial systems to ensure scalability, efficiency, and data integrity.
• Support audit processes, tax compliance, lender reporting, and M&A integration activities.
• Proactively identify cost optimization opportunities and implement best practices across the business.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with a preference for manufacturing environments.
• Deep expertise in cost accounting, inventory management, and multi-location operations.
• Previous experience in a Controller or Assistant Controller role is highly desirable.
• Exposure to high-growth organizations or private equity-backed companies is a plus.

Education, Certifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s degree is an advantage).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and manufacturing finance principles.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and convert financial data into meaningful business insights.