Finance Operation Manager

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.•Santa Fe Springs, CA

17h

About The Position

The Financial Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing daily financial activities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and reporting, and supervising in-line, directly reporting employees. This role serves as a critical bridge between corporate accounting, supply chain logistics, corporate planning, and regional branch management. The main objectives will be to manage day-to-day cash operations and work on process optimization projects to streamline the entire cash operation processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA highly preferred).
5 years of financial management experience within Food Distribution, Manufacturing, or Telecommunications Logistics.
Mastery of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and a deep understanding of multi-state tax nexus, labor laws, and reporting requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey complex financial information to stakeholders (management, investors, auditors).
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments.
Strong organizational and time-management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights effectively.
Excellent problem-solving skills to address financial challenges and develop effective solutions.
Ability to design and enforce a strict internal workflow to prevent budget leaks and ensure accountability.
Ability to partner effectively with IT, HR, and Marketing to ensure financial goals support broader company initiatives.
The capacity to manage the high-pressure demands of daily cash flow and liquidity within a 24-hour distribution cycle.
Ability to influence branch managers and staff to adopt new technologies and move away from legacy "manual" processes.
Ability to maintain strict professional boundaries, specifically regarding confidential data and internal company discussions.
Ability to lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals.
Ability to delegate effectively and empower team members.
Ability to think strategically and contribute to the overall financial health and success of the organization.