VP of Finance

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a VP of Finance in Los Angeles to lead financial operations and strategy. You will work with the President, COO, and CFO, driving growth and improving processes in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

The role requires a strong track record in senior finance leadership, GAAP expertise, and the ability to manage budgeting, reporting, and regulatory compliance across wholesale distribution and e-commerce sectors. This is a permanent position within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years in a senior finance or accounting role.
• Experience in Wholesale Distribution, e-commerce, Import/Export, and Consumer Electronics.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, and cost control.
• Knowledge of automated financial reporting systems.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports.
• Excellent leadership and team management.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in analyzing large data sets.
• Experience in senior financial management with a proven track record.
• Demonstrated leadership and executive presence.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing the finance function within a diversified entity.
• Advanced computer skills, including MS Office and financial reporting software.
• Proven excellence in managing finance, accounting, budgeting, control and reporting.
• Proven negotiation skills in the commercial sector.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all company accounting practices, including preparing financial statements and reconciliations.
• Direct financial strategy, planning, and forecasts with senior leadership.
• Study long-range economic trends and projected impact on growth.
• Supervise investment and cash management strategies.
• Monitor and manage financial performance and variances.
• Develop financial and tax strategies.
• Manage capital requests and budgeting processes.
• Construct and monitor reliable control systems.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Report financial status with forecasts and analyses.
• Develop and manage financial dashboards for all departments.
• Oversee transaction processing and organizational structure for the finance dept.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic financial planning

Financial forecasting

Cash and investment management

Financial analysis

Cost control

GAAP

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team management

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA or related advanced degree

Tools

MS Office

Financial reporting software

ERP systems

Job description

We are an E-Commerce company looking for a VP of Finance to join our growing team!
Salary: $125,000 - $165,000 per year

Why join us:

• Great pay/benefits!
• Room for career growth!
• Excellent team culture!
• 40+ years in business!

Job Details

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced VP of Finance to lead our financial operations and strategies. This role is a key member of our executive team, responsible for the financial health of our company. The VP of Finance will work closely with other senior leaders to drive growth and seek improvements in operational processes. This is a permanent role that offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high growth environment in the Accounting + Finance industry, with a special focus on Wholesale Distribution, e-commerce, Import/Export, and Consumer Electronics.

Responsibilities

• 1. Oversee all company accounting practices, including preparing financial statements, invoices, and bank reconciliations.
• 2. Direct financial strategy, planning, and forecasts, conferring with President, COO, and CFO.
• 3. Study long-range economic trends and project their impact on future growth in demand for products and services.
• 4. Supervise investment and cash management strategies.
• 5. Monitor and manage financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimizing the impact of variances.
• 6. Develop financial and tax strategies.
• 7. Manage capital request and budgeting processes.
• 8. Construct and monitor reliable control systems.
• 9. Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• 10. Report financial status by developing forecasts, reporting results, analyzing variances, and developing improvements.
• 11. Develop and manage financial dashboards for all departments.
• 12. Oversee the company's transaction processing systems and design an organization structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. An MBA or related advanced degree is preferred.
• 2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position.
• 3. Proven experience in Wholesale Distribution, e-commerce, Import/Export, and Consumer Electronics sectors.
• 4. Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• 5. Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
• 6. Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.
• 7. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• 8. Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• 9. Strong communication and presentation skills.
• 10. Proficiency in analyzing and manipulating huge volumes of data.
• 11. Experience in a senior financial managerial position, with a proven track record of success.
• 12. Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence – ability to motivate staff.
• 13. Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• 14. Significant experience in managing the finance function (accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting) within a diverse, division-based entity.
• 15. Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and financial reporting software.
• 16. Demonstrated excellence in managing finance, accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting.
• 17. Proven negotiation skills experience in the commercial sector.

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