Vice President Finance

Aerflo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerflo is redefining hydration with a portable soda maker and seeks a VP of Finance to own finance for domestic and international activities. You will report to the Co-Presidents and work with Group Finance in Vienna, setting up the finance structure, close processes, budgets, forecasts, and transfer pricing, aligned with growth plans.

You will be a true business partner to the leadership team, modeling scenarios end-to-end from financial cases to supply chain implications and profitability

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in finance with 3+ in head-of-finance or senior controller roles.
• Experience reporting to an international parent or group, with consolidation into non-US standards and working across time zones.
• Strong technical accounting foundation; able to close the books independently and identify ledger issues.
• Real FP&A depth: you build the model, not just review it.
• Hands-on experience with transfer pricing, intercompany accounting, and multi-entity consolidation.
• ERP implementation experience, ideally SAP, on the business side rather than IT.
• Fluent with AI tools in a finance setting to speed up close, reporting, and analysis.
• Background in Manufacturing, CPG, or consumer products with know-how of inventory and gross margin.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting: month-end and year-end close, statutory and group reporting, and external auditors relations.
• Own controlling and FP&A: budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, modeling, and KPIs.
• Establish and maintain transfer pricing between Aerflo and the group with external advisors.
• Manage treasury, cash forecasting, banking relationships, and financing needs.
• Lead SAP and S/4HANA implementation from design through go-live and adoption.
• Build the finance function: structure, processes, controls, systems, and team.
• Partner with leadership on pricing, channel economics, capex, and new product launches.
• Coordinate payroll with external provider and oversee finance controls.
• Liaise with outside counsel on legal and compliance matters.

Skills

Finance leadership

FP&A depth

Transfer pricing

Intercompany accounting

SAP/S/4HANA implementation

Cash forecasting

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Team building

Education

BA in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent

CPA or MBA is a plus

Tools

SAP

S/4HANA

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Aerflo is redefining hydration on the go with the world's first portable soda maker that turns still water into sparkling water anytime, anywhere. Rooted in innovation, good design, and sustainability, we're building a future where sparkling water is more accessible, less wasteful, and infinitely more enjoyable.

About the Role

We are hiring a VP of Finance to own the entire finance function for Aerflo's domestic and international activities. You will report to the Co-Presidents and work closely with Group Finance in Vienna.

This is a building role. You will set up the finance structure: clean monthly and year-end close, a reporting package the group can rely on, budgets and forecasts that hold up, transfer pricing systems, and a treasury and financing setup that matches how the business actually runs and is ready for growth. You will also hold a key role in the company's SAP ERP program and the upcoming S/4HANA implementation.

You will be a true business partner to the leadership team, working on partnerships, key accounts, and long-term strategy. That means sitting in commercial decisions early and modeling business scenarios end to end, from the financial case through the supply chain implications, so the team can see what a launch or a channel shift actually does to cash and profitability.

The right person has experience with growth-stage businesses, ideally consumer goods, has run finance for a US company and has international experience, yet is comfortable being the only senior finance person on the team, and has done the work of putting a function together rather than inheriting one.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting for Aerflo: month-end and year-end close, statutory and group reporting, and the relationship with external auditors.
• Own controlling and FP&A: budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, business modeling, and the core KPIs Aerflo is managed against.
• Establish and maintain transfer pricing between Aerflo and the group, working with group finance and external advisors.
• Manage treasury, cash forecasting, banking relationships, and financing needs for Aerflo.
• Lead the workstream of the company's SAP program and S/4HANA implementation, from design decisions through go-live and adoption.
• Build the Aerflo finance function itself: structure, processes, controls, systems, and the team to run them.
• Partner with the Aerflo leadership team on commercial and strategic decisions, including pricing, channel economics, capital spend, and new product launches.
• Coordinate payroll through our external provider and own the finance controls around it.
• Work with outside counsel on legal and compliance matters affecting the business.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in finance, with at least 3 in a head-of-finance or senior controller role.
• Experience reporting into an international parent or group, including consolidation into a non-US standard and working across time zones.
• Strong technical accounting foundation. You can close the books yourself if you need to, and you know when something in the ledger is wrong before anyone tells you.
• Real FP&A depth: you build the model, you do not just review it.
• Hands‑on experience with transfer pricing, intercompany accounting, and multi‑entity consolidation.
• ERP implementation experience, ideally SAP, on the business side rather than as an IT observer.
• Fluent with AI tools in a finance setting. You use them to speed up close, reporting, and analysis rather than adding headcount to do the same work.
• Manufacturing, CPG, or consumer products background, with working knowledge of inventory, cost accounting, and gross margin mechanics.
• Comfortable in a small team where the finance department is you and a short list of people until you build it out.
• CPA, MBA, or equivalent is a plus, not a requirement.
• BA in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent years of experience.

Compensation

Compensation will be determined by experience and demonstrated impact. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual performance bonus and participation in the company's long‑term incentive plan. Benefits include 401(k), full health coverage, and paid time off. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors determining the base pay at offer, including but not limited to: skills, qualifications, and experience.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Aerflo is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity. We are committed to creating a workplace founded on mutual respect, equal opportunity, and freedom from discrimination or harassment. We make employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.