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.