Jobs · Finance · California

VP of Finance

Robert Half · Oakland, CA · 2 days ago
On-siteFinanceFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial reporting, regulatory filings, month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and compliance with banking and reporting requirements.
  • Cook up annual CPA-reviewed financial statements and ensure accurate expense classification and financial controls.
  • Manage inventory accounting, cost analysis, reconciliations, and profitability reporting to support operational performance.
  • Direct cash management, forecasting, budgeting, treasury activities, and financial planning to maintain liquidity and drive business growth.
  • Present financial results to leadership, provide strategic recommendations, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability, and expansion efforts.
  • Oversee ERP systems, business software, IT infrastructure, data governance, analytics, automation, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Manage payroll, insurance, benefits, credit and collections, customer credit approvals, and overall administrative operations.
  • Lead and develop Finance and Administrative teams through hiring, training, performance management, and succession planning.
  • Partner with executive leadership to ensure compliance with legal, financial, and operational requirements while supporting company objectives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
  • 15+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or business operations, including leadership responsibility in a management role.
  • Strong background in manufacturing finance, ideally within food and beverage production environments.
  • Experience leading ERP system implementations, upgrades, and optimization projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data, develop strategies, and drive business performance.
  • Effective leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

  • Strategic thinker with a proven track record of driving financial performance and operational excellence.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build strong relationships with executives and team members.
  • Ability to lead and mentor a team, providing guidance and support to help them reach their full potential.

Skills

  • Financial analysis and reporting
  • ERP system implementation and management
  • Cost analysis and profitability reporting
  • Inventory management and supply chain optimization
  • Financial planning and budgeting
  • Compliance and regulatory affairs
  • Team leadership and development

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Access to top jobs and career advancement opportunities
  • Free online training resources
  • Company 401(k) plan eligibility

Pay

  • Compensation is competitive and based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

  • This is a full-time position.

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