Vice President of Accounting and Treasury

Alliance Resource Group

  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Vice President of Accounting and Finance - Health and Beauty Industry - Los Angeles - Hybrid 200-240k plus bonusOur client is a middle market, consumer packaged goods company that has been experiencing hyper growth over the last several years. The Vice President of Accounting and FInance is a new position due to this growth.The company has an amazing culture with young, dynamic leaders at the helm with products that are true disruptors in the industry.This is a phenomenal opportunity for the right person to take their career to a whole new level and gain the experience working for a cutting edge company full of A players.The VP of Accounting & Finance will oversee all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, treasury management, and internal controls. This strategic leader will be responsible for building scalable financial processes, leading and building a high-performing team, and safeguarding the company’s financial health.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the accounting function including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed assets, revenue recognition, and inventory accounting.
  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
  • Maintain and evolve accounting policies, systems, and internal controls that support the company’s evolving needs.
  • Oversee preparation of audited financial statements and lead the external audit process.
  • Manage tax compliance and filings with external tax consultants.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive treasury strategy, including cash forecasting, liquidity planning, capital allocation, and banking relationships, include quarterly and annual debt compliance filings.
  • Manage day-to-day cash operations and ensure optimal cash flow across domestic and international entities.
  • Partner with FP&A to forecast cash needs and support strategic investment decisions.
  • Implement controls to safeguard assets, reduce financial risk, and optimize working capital
  • Collaborate with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.
  • Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Sales, Operations, and eCommerce to support margin optimization, operational efficiencies, and inventory management.
  • Provide accounting and treasury insights for product launches, retail expansion, and international growth initiatives.
  • Lead technical accounting assessments and develop memos for complex transactions
  • Drive process improvements and automation within the accounting function (e.g., ERP enhancements, reconciliations, reporting tools).
  • Ensure integration and scalability of financial systems with internal tools and external platforms (e.g., Shopify, inventory management and PO system, bank portals, etc.).
  • Continuously identify and implement process improvements to reduce manual effort and increase accuracy.
  • Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of accounts, including high-volume sales across multiple retail and DTC channels.
  • Manage and mentor a growing accounting team including AP, AR, GL, finance and payroll.
  • Design team structure and hire key talent to support evolving business needs.
  • Foster a team culture aligned with the company’s DNA of accountability, learning, operational excellence, professionalism, respect and kindness
Qualification
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • CPA certification.
  • 10+ years of controllership experience, including public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and in-house controllership at a high-growth CPG, beauty, or retail company.
  • Deep knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and accounting operations.
  • Experience in a fast-paced CPG, beauty, or retail environment with >$300M in annual revenue.
  • Exposure to private equity-backed company dynamics and financial reporting for board and investor audiences
  • Experience with accounting for physical product businesses (inventory, COGS, channel complexity).
  • Outstanding written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
  • Strong systems knowledge (e.g., SAP, Netsuite, or similar ERP, treasury platforms).
  • Exposure to DTC and omnichannel revenue models.
  • Based in Los Angeles, CA.

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