Manager FP&A

Job Description

Job Description

American Vanguard is a diversified agricultural and specialty products company focusing on crop protection, turf and ornamental markets, and public health applications. The Company markets its product lines in the USA and internationally in 24 countries including Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and throughout Asia.

We are seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager with strong analytical, financial modeling, and planning skills and the experience and ability to add significant value to the transformation of our organization including working to implement improved and more efficient forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes.

This role will require an in-depth understanding of corporate finance, including variance analysis, strategic planning, and capital allocation, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for executive leadership. The Manager, FP&A will partner closely with business unit leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and compliance with public company financial standards. The role reports directly to the Senior Director FP&A and Business Development.

The company culture is dynamic, entrepreneurial and fast paced, and has been created following a number of domestic and international acquisitions during the last several years. American Vanguard is headquartered in Irvine, California. This position is on-site. You will join in the process of upgrading and standardizing our FP&A procedures and reporting, to bring uniform and consistent global standards to all of our worldwide entities.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide excellent financial planning and decision support to finance leadership and executive management, providing insights that drive business performance and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure planning outputs and reporting meet the standards of a publicly traded company, emphasizing transparency, accuracy, and consistency.
• Partner with business units and functional leaders to develop accurate and timely budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans that align with corporate objectives. Strong ability in modeling to support strategic decision making.
• Enhance FP&A processes, models, and systems—including ERP and reporting tools—to improve efficiency, analytics, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Respond to and support bank and audit requests; maintain financial models in support of audit requirements

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field required
• 8+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance or related functions within a global business
• Experience in a publicly traded company and/or working with Big 4 accounting firms for audit, a plus
• Financial modeling expertise
• Experience in data-driven decision-making and KPI reporting
• Corporate experience in a manufacturing company with Domestic and International businesses - ideal
• Proficiency in production planning software, ERP (QAD) systems, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and oral communication skills focused on financial management
• CPA or MBA preferred
• Ability to pass preemployment background check (post offer)

Mindset & Behaviors

• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in an entrepreneurial environment
• Demonstrable attention to detail and well organized
• Self-starter, motivated; Must be able to work independently on assigned projects
• Willingness to be hands-on, with the ability to delegate
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively WHAT WE OFFER:
  American Vanguard values our employees and their families. We offer exceptional benefits and invest in our employees' future.
• Industry leading Medical (PPO Insurance), Dental, and Vision care with low employee costs
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchasing Plan (ESPP) offered

American Vanguard is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and values diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law. AMVAC is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks and substance abuse testing.