VP Finance

Selby Jennings; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Opportunity for influence in strategy

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturer in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Vice President of Finance to oversee all financial operations and drive initiatives that support growth, profitability, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, at least 10 years of progressive finance experience, and strong expertise in cost accounting. This role offers the opportunity to shape financial strategies and work with a collaborative leadership team for a forward-looking company.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 5 years in manufacturing.
• Strong expertise in cost accounting and inventory management.
• Proven ability to develop financial strategies and drive operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Lead cost accounting processes and ensure accurate product costing for manufacturing operations.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditure planning.
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic decisions, pricing models, and margin improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing finance

Cost accounting

Financial planning

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel modeling

Job description

Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Industry: Electronics Manufacturing

Position Overview

The Vice President of Finance will serve as a strategic partner to the executive leadership team, overseeing all financial operations and driving initiatives that support growth, profitability, and operational efficiency. This role requires a strong background in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and financial planning, with the ability to lead a high‑performing team and implement best practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Lead cost accounting processes and ensure accurate product costing for manufacturing operations.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditure planning.
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic decisions, pricing models, and margin improvement.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to optimize cost structures and improve efficiency.
• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support M&A activities, including due diligence and integration planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 5 years in manufacturing.
• Strong expertise in cost accounting and inventory management.
• Proven ability to develop financial strategies and drive operational improvements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel modeling.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to shape financial strategy for a growing electronics manufacturer.
• Collaborative leadership team and innovative product portfolio.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.