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Vice President, Controller/Finance

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Accounting

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Location

Glendale, California

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Salary

$200,000 - $240,000

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Job Reference

244662

Job Description

Vice President, Controller/Finance

We are partnering with a high-growth, multi-site manufacturing organization seeking a VP, 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 VP 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: Onsite 4-5 days per week


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the accounting and finance team, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Own the full close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
  • Oversee cost accounting and inventory, including standard costing, variance analysis, and production cost tracking.
  • Partner with operations to analyze performance, identify cost drivers, and improve margins.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting to align leadership around financial and operational goals.
  • Monitor cash flow and working capital, driving a strong focus on liquidity and financial discipline.
  • Enhance reporting through dashboards and streamlined financial packages for leadership and stakeholders.
  • Strengthen internal controls and optimize processes across accounting and operations.
  • Evaluate and improve financial systems to support scalability and data accuracy.
  • Support M&A integration, audit, tax, and lender reporting requirements.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement best practices across the organization.


Experience

  • 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably in manufacturing.
  • Strong cost accounting, inventory, and multi-site experience.
  • Experience in high-growth or private equity environments is a plus.


Education / Certifications / Skills

  • CPA preferred.
  • Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance (Master’s a plus).
  • Advanced Excel and ERP experience 
  • Strong GAAP knowledge and manufacturing finance expertise.
  • Proven ability to partner with operations and translate data into actionable insights.

Job Responsibilities

Vice President, Controller/Finance

We are partnering with a high-growth, multi-site manufacturing organization seeking a VP, 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 VP 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: Onsite 4-5 days per week

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the accounting and finance team, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Own the full close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
  • Oversee cost accounting and inventory, including standard costing, variance analysis, and production cost tracking.
  • Partner with operations to analyze performance, identify cost drivers, and improve margins.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting to align leadership around financial and operational goals.
  • Monitor cash flow and working capital, driving a strong focus on liquidity and financial discipline.
  • Enhance reporting through dashboards and streamlined financial packages for leadership and stakeholders.
  • Strengthen internal controls and optimize processes across accounting and operations.
  • Evaluate and improve financial systems to support scalability and data accuracy.
  • Support M&A integration, audit, tax, and lender reporting requirements.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement best practices across the organization.

Experience

  • 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably in manufacturing.
  • Strong cost accounting, inventory, and multi-site experience.
  • Experience in high-growth or private equity environments is a plus.

Education / Certifications / Skills

  • CPA preferred.
  • Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance (Master’s a plus).
  • Advanced Excel and ERP experience 
  • Strong GAAP knowledge and manufacturing finance expertise.
  • Proven ability to partner with operations and translate data into actionable insights.

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