Finance Operation Manager

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc • Santa Fe Springs, CA

13d

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. Essential Job Functions Strategic Cash Flow & Liquidity Oversight Provide end‑to‑end oversight of daily cash positions and develop advanced short‑ and medium‑term cash forecasting models to ensure optimal liquidity for operational needs and strategic investments. Independently lead initiatives to improve the cash conversion cycle and working capital efficiency. Banking Relationship Management Serve as the primary liaison with global and domestic banking partners, overseeing bank account structures, negotiating fees and service agreements, and managing sophisticated payment and treasury platforms to support scalable operations. Reconciliation & Executive Reporting Lead daily and month‑end cash reconciliation processes and deliver clear, executive‑level cash visibility and liquidity reporting to senior leadership, including variance analysis, trend insights, and actionable recommendations. Process Optimization & Automation Drive continuous improvement by identifying process gaps and implementing automation and treasury management solutions. Lead accounts payable process automation initiatives in collaboration with global IT teams to strengthen controls, scalability, and efficiency. Compliance, Controls & Audit Management Establish and maintain robust internal controls over cash operations. Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, ensuring accurate documentation, audit readiness, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop finance operation staff, ensuring accuracy in transactional execution while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• MBA highly preferred
• A CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide end‑to‑end oversight of daily cash positions and develop advanced short‑ and medium‑term cash forecasting models to ensure optimal liquidity for operational needs and strategic investments.
• Independently lead initiatives to improve the cash conversion cycle and working capital efficiency.
• Serve as the primary liaison with global and domestic banking partners, overseeing bank account structures, negotiating fees and service agreements, and managing sophisticated payment and treasury platforms to support scalable operations.
• Lead daily and month‑end cash reconciliation processes and deliver clear, executive‑level cash visibility and liquidity reporting to senior leadership, including variance analysis, trend insights, and actionable recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying process gaps and implementing automation and treasury management solutions.
• Lead accounts payable process automation initiatives in collaboration with global IT teams to strengthen controls, scalability, and efficiency.
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls over cash operations.
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, ensuring accurate documentation, audit readiness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance operation staff, ensuring accuracy in transactional execution while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees