Job Details

🚫 No C2C / No Third-Party Agencies
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🚀 We're Hiring: Director of Finance & IT | Manufacturing Sector
📍 100% Onsite nearby Downey, CA
💰 Up to $185,000 (DOE) plus annual bonus
💼: Full-Time, Direct Hire
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Are you a strategic leader with a passion for finance, technology, and people? We're seeking a dynamic Director of Finance & IT to drive operational excellence across three core pillars of our client's business.

A strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial operations and IT of the company. Will play a key role in driving financial planning, operational efficiency, and digital transformation within a manufacturing environment. Analyzes financial results and provides guidance and advice regarding the company's financial performance and the financial effect of business plans and strategies.

** Must be able and willing to dive into Cost Accounting (journal entries, accruals) as needed

What You'll Own

Finance Leadership

• Lead and manage the accounting, budgeting, financial planning, and analysis functions.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in compliance with GAAP and corporate financial policies.
• Oversee cash flow management, cost accounting, and financial risk analysis.
• Develop and implement internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure financial accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, and sales teams to analyze and improve cost structures and operational efficiency.
• Manage external audits, tax preparation, and banking relationships.
• Develop and execute the company's IT strategy in alignment with business goals.

IT Strategy & Infrastructure

• Oversee IT infrastructure, ERP Systems, cybersecurity, and data management.

HR Strategy & Workforce Development

• Create and implement HR strategies and initiatives that align with the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization.
• Ensures the HR department operates efficiently and in compliance with all applicable laws and policies.

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What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field;
  MBA, CPA or CMA preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in finance and IT leadership roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing environment experience is required with strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, inventory management, and ERP Systems (e.g. QAD, SAP, etc). Required: ability and willing to dive into Cost Accounting (journal entries, accruals) as needed
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with executive leadership and operations teams.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.