Vice President of Finance (Aerospace) (Santa Fe Springs)

Job Overview

Vice President of Finance & Accounting

Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA

Employment Type: Salaried, Full‑time, direct

Industry: Aerospace

Compensation: $230K – $250K

Work Schedule: M‑F

Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Exemplify, retain, and communicate up‑to‑date ASC, GAAP, IFRS, and related accounting pronouncements in accurate financial reporting for domestic and international business units and affiliated entities.
• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the COO on financial planning and business operations.
• Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive leadership team.

Accounting, Reporting, and Risk Management

• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with ASC, GAAP, and IFRS pronouncements to meet regulatory reporting standards.
• Oversee statutory audit requirements with international operations.
• Oversee cost accounting and related functions.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Oversee tax compliance and reporting requirements.

Tax and Compliance

• Possess knowledge and understanding of tax compliance and reporting requirements for an international company.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Provide timely and accurate financial analysis, performance metrics, and business insights.
• Monitor financial performance and proactively recommend corrective actions.
• Support M&A opportunities, as required, including due diligence and analysis.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Manage cash flow and banking relationships and provide input to ownership on investment strategies.
• Oversee financing, capital structure, and risk management initiatives.

Operational Efficiency

• Evaluate and optimize financial systems, tools, and processes for scalability and efficiency.
• Partner with department heads to drive financial discipline across the organization.
• Lead commercial insurance and risk management. Understand insurance requirements for a multi‑entity international organization.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing finance and accounting team.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive financial leadership experience with significant up‑to‑date knowledge in ASC and GAAP, plus strong understanding of financial management, budgeting, and business operations, and experience at the VP level.
• Minimum 3 years of recent international operations responsibility.
• Minimum 4 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with financial software and systems (e.g., ERP, Excel, BI tools, Tableau).

Preferred

• MBA or Master's Degree.
• CPA license highly preferred.
• 3 years of prior experience as a Vice President of a sizable/complex organization.
• Scaling manufacturing operations or transitioning through growth phases.
• Familiarity with international operations, trade compliance, or multi‑entity reporting.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prior experience with Epicor ERP software.

Legal Notice

Alone companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F‑1 OPT STEM work authorization status.