Vice President Finance

Vice President of Finance | CPG / Food Manufacturing | Future CFO | IPO-Ready

About the Organization

Our client, a fast-growing and mission-driven CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) organization in the food manufacturing space, is on an exciting trajectory of expansion and innovation. With visionary leadership and a growth-focused mindset, the company is building out world-class infrastructure to support scalability, including preparation for a future initial public offering (IPO).

About the Position

We are seeking a Vice President of Finance, a highly capable finance executive who is IPO-ready, deeply experienced in the CPG space (ideally food manufacturing), and brings a Big Four public accounting foundation. This is a high-impact, CFO-track opportunity for an active CPA with a passion for building and leading from the ground up.

In this role, you’ll be a key member of the leadership team, tasked with designing and scaling the company’s financial operations, systems, and team. You’ll bring progressive experience across accounting, FP&A, and financial strategy, and a proven track record of preparing companies for an IPO.

Compensation

$250,000 - $300,000 Plus bonus & Equity DOE

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Lead and scale all finance functions: FP&A, reporting, compliance, treasury, and technical accounting
• Drive readiness for a potential IPO, including audit prep, SOX controls, financial disclosures, and governance alignment
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team
• Implement scalable systems, policies, and financial infrastructure from early stage to enterprise-level growth
• Serve as a strategic business partner across departments and with executive leadership
• Provide financial leadership in capital planning, M&A activity, and investor relations
• Active CPA with early career experience at a Big Four public accounting firm
• Proven progressive finance leadership experience, with increasing scope and responsibility
• CPG manufacturing background required; food manufacturing experience highly preferred
• Experience in a high-growth, private equity–backed, or IPO-preparatory environment is essential

This is more than a VP role, it's a strategic springboard to the CFO seat. If you're a growth-minded finance leader who thrives in dynamic, high-ownership environments and is ready to architect the future of a category-defining brand, we want to hear from you.

Location: Downtown Denver, CO (on-site)

Schedule: Full-time

Compensation: $250K - $300K base bonus equity

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays

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