VP of Finance & Accounting
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeOn-Site
Compensation$215000 - $250000 / yr
CooperDouglas has partnered with a large and innovative manufacturing organization to identify a Vice President of Finance & Accounting, a key executive leader responsible for driving financial strategy, operational excellence, and disciplined execution across all financial functions including accounting, FP&A, cost control, treasury, and compliance.
This is an opportunity to join a company with a strong legacy, global reach, and ambitious growth plans and to build the financial infrastructure that enables its next stage of success.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead, structure, and mentor a high-performing finance and accounting team focused on accuracy, scalability, and cross-functional collaboration.
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Drive proactive financial planning and analysis, including annual operating plans, forecasting, long-range strategic modeling, and unit economics.
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Deliver timely and GAAP and ASC compliant financial reporting with full audit readiness and strong internal control systems.
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Oversee cost accounting, inventory management, and margin analysis in a manufacturing environment; ensure accurate product costing and variance analysis.
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Manage compliance with tax, audit, and statutory reporting requirements (domestic and international).
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Partner with executive leadership to evaluate capital structure, growth initiatives, capital investments, M&A, and operational performance.
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Lead treasury, banking, and cash flow management, ensuring appropriate capital allocation and liquidity.
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Oversee financial risk management, including commercial insurance programs, hedging strategies, and international entity controls.
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Champion the implementation, optimization, and integration of ERP and financial reporting tools to support data-driven decision-making.
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Collaborate with department heads to institutionalize financial discipline and continuous improvement practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
- Master’s or MBA preferred.
- CPA or CMA certification strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including at least 4 years in a manufacturing organization.
- Deep knowledge of GAAP, ASC, IFRS, and cost accounting principles.
- Experience overseeing audits, tax compliance, and financial reporting for multi-entity or international operations.
- Strategic yet hands-on leadership style with a proven ability to build process, structure, and accountability.
- ERP experience (Epicor or equivalent) and proficiency with modern BI tools.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively at board, executive, and operational levels.
Compensation range: $215,000–$250,000 + 30% bonus
This is an onsite role at the company’s headquarters in Santa Fe Springs.