Vice President Finance

TheASPTeam; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aspirational TheASPTeam is seeking a hands-on Vice President of Finance / Controller to lead accounting and finance for the Seattle-based operations. The role demands exceptional technical accounting expertise, strong business acumen, and a drive to leverage technology to improve reporting and efficiency.

Responsibilities include overseeing monthly closes, multi-entity reporting, GAAP revenue recognition, inventory costing, internal controls, budgeting and forecasting, audits, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Active CPA license required.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience including senior leadership.
• Experience managing multi-entity financial reporting including consolidations and intercompany.
• Extensive ERP experience with automation and integrations.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with business intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and finance operations including monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
• Oversee multi-entity financial reporting, consolidations, intercompany transactions, and reconciliations.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant revenue recognition and contract review.
• Lead inventory accounting, costing, valuation, and reconciliation across manufacturing and distribution.
• Develop and strengthen internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Coordinate annual audits and liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and banks.
• Partner with executives to provide financial insights and strategic recommendations.
• Champion process improvement through automation and ERP optimization.
• Maximize ERP platform and integrated systems via automation and third-party integrations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting/finance team with a culture of accountability.

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

BI tools

Job description

The Vice President of Finance / Controller is a key member of the leadership team responsible for directing the Company's accounting and finance functions. This role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, establishes and maintains a strong system of internal controls, oversees multi-entity financial operations, and provides strategic financial leadership to support the Company's continued growth. The ideal candidate is a hands-on executive with exceptional technical accounting expertise, strong business acumen, and a demonstrated ability to leverage technology to improve financial processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and finance operations, including the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Oversee the accounting and financial reporting for multiple entities, including consolidations, intercompany transactions, and reconciliations.
• Oversee GAAP‑compliant revenue recognition, including contract review and performance obligations.
• Lead inventory accounting, costing, valuation, and reconciliation across manufacturing and distribution.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial statements and management reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Develop, implement, and continuously strengthen a robust system of internal controls to safeguard Company assets, mitigate financial risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the integrity of financial reporting.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, financial forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Coordinate annual financial audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, and other financial institutions.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights, performance analysis, and recommendations that support operational and strategic objectives.
• Champion continuous process improvement through automation, standardization, and the adoption of financial best practices.
• Maximize the effectiveness of the Company's ERP platform and integrated financial systems by leveraging automation, workflows, and third-party integrations to improve reporting, data integrity, and operational efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA license required.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including senior leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing accounting and financial reporting for multiple entities, including consolidations and intercompany accounting.
• Extensive experience with ERP systems.
• Proven ability to quickly learn new technologies and maximize ERP capabilities through automation, system optimization, and third-party integrations.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, internal controls, and financial compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial reporting and business intelligence tools.
• Food manufacturing, food distribution, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry experience is preferred.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence decision-making and build strong cross-functional partnerships.

Success in This Role

The successful candidate will be a trusted business partner who balances strategic financial leadership with operational excellence. They will strengthen the Company's financial infrastructure, maintain a best-in-class internal control environment, optimize financial systems and processes, and deliver timely, accurate financial information that enables informed business decisions and supports sustainable growth.