VP of Finance

Industry: Manufacturing ( Not Healthcare, Pharma, or Food)
Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA (100% On‑Site)
Employment Type: Full‑Time | Executive Leadership

The Vice President of Accounting will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for global accounting, financial reporting, cost accounting, internal controls, and risk management. This role requires a hands‑on leader with deep manufacturing accounting expertise and the ability to balance strategic leadership with operational execution.

Important: This role is strictly within manufacturing. Experience must be from industrial or aerospace manufacturing environments-healthcare, pharmaceutical, and food manufacturing backgrounds will not be considered.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
• Advanced, current expertise in ASC & GAAP (IFRS exposure required)
• Significant cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• 8-10 years of progressive financial leadership, including executive‑level roles
• Minimum 4 years of manufacturing industry experience
• Proven leadership of multi‑entity, international accounting operations
• Strong background in internal controls, audits, and regulatory compliance
• Comfortable working 100% on‑site (non‑negotiable)
  
  

• Develop and execute accounting and financial strategies aligned with company objectives
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the COO and executive leadership
• Participate in enterprise‑level decision‑making and risk management
  
  

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with ASC, GAAP, and IFRS
• Oversee global statutory audits and regulatory reporting
• Maintain a strong internal control environment
• Oversee cost accounting and inventory valuation in a manufacturing setting
• Lead tax compliance and reporting for a multi‑entity, international organization
  
  

• Provide financial analysis, performance metrics, and business insights
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and capital structure
• Support M&A activities including financial due diligence
• Oversee commercial insurance and enterprise risk management
  
  

• Optimize ERP systems, reporting tools, and accounting processes for scalability
• Partner with operational leaders to enforce financial discipline
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and accounting
  
  

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing accounting and finance team
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  
  

• CPA license strongly preferred
• MBA or Master's degree a plus
• Prior VP‑level experience in a complex manufacturing organization
• Experience scaling manufacturing operations or supporting high‑growth environments
• Familiarity with Epicor ERP
• Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives
  
  

• Base Salary: $200,000 - $240,000
• Bonus: Year end bonus
• Benefits:
  • Four weeks PTO
  • 401(k) with 100% match up to 5%
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • FSA
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
    
    

This is an on‑site executive role within a manufacturing environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.