VP of Finance, Food Manufacturing & Operations
Overview
This VP of Finance will own financial reporting and cash flow oversight for a school-focused food service and manufacturing business in Hayward, CA. The role lands during a period of scaling operations, with a MRP rollout underway. You will lead a finance team through the monthly close, strengthen internal controls, and provide leadership with clear visibility into liquidity and performance. This contract role offers the chance to apply proven finance leadership in a hands-on, operational setting.
What You'll Do8
- 1Lead the monthly close and deliver accurate financial statements aligned with GAAP and internal standards.
- 2Direct the finance team, covering accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and payroll oversight.
- 3Monitor billing, collections, and vendor disbursements to protect working capital as transaction volume rises.
- 4Prepare cash flow projections and report on liquidity, operating trends, and key risks to finance leadership.
- 5Review results for debt covenant compliance and support lender and owner reporting requirements.
- 6Strengthen finance processes and controls to support growth in a fast-moving food manufacturing environment.
- 7Oversee budgeting and month-end activities to maintain consistency and accountability across the finance function.
- 8Complete the MRP rollout with focus on inventory valuation, cost tracking, and reporting integrity.
Requirements7
- 15+ years in a senior finance, controllership, or executive accounting role with responsibility for financial reporting and close processes.
- 2Strong background in cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and finance leadership within an operating business.
- 33+ years managing teams responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and payroll.
- 4Familiarity with debt covenant monitoring, financial adjustments, and investor, lender, or ownership reporting.
- 5Prior experience in manufacturing, food production, light industrial, or operations-driven environments is strongly preferred.
- 6Hands-on leadership style that keeps core finance operations running smoothly.
- 7Knowledge of annual budget development, month-end close, budget processes, and financial reporting best practices.
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$135 - $177k per year
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