Temporary VP of Finance

Heath Ceramics•San Francisco, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Heath Ceramics is a California company making dinnerware and architectural tiles of good and enduring design for 75 years. We are design-led, with the mission of creating products of beauty and integrity, while designing, manufacturing, and running our business in a way that's better for society and our planet. Our products are designed, manufactured, and sold in our two California factories and five showrooms, ensuring accountability in our process, from beginning to end. As a Certified B Corp, we maintain high standards of social responsibility, environmental performance, and transparency. We believe in the benefits of local manufacturing and support a community of people committed to and inspired by the process of designing, making, and sharing. We believe in pay equity, full health and welfare benefits, and a place for meaningful work. Position Summary The Temporary VP of Finance will step in as an experienced finance leader to provide steady operational oversight, guide the Finance team, and partner closely with leaders across the business. This role offers interim leadership coverage during an eight-month personal leave. The Finance team includes a Controller (CPA), two Senior Accountants, and an A/P Accountant. The Temporary VP of Finance will ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, support forecasting and analysis, and help the business navigate key decisions with practical, hands-on guidance. This role will also maintain continuity across existing financial systems, processes, and external partnerships, while promoting transparency and a clear understanding of Heath’s financial performance. Working at Heath means a serious commitment to our regenerative business model and our dedication to craft, design, and Bay Area manufacturing. We go beyond the traditional capitalist focus of profitability and growth to actively improve the lives of our employees, the environment, and society's well-being. We embrace open-book management principles, transparency, and collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of FP&A experience in a manufacturing and retail environment
5+ years of financial leadership experience
CPA not required, but strong accounting leadership experience is highly valuable
NetSuite expertise required
Experience with Google Suite including Google Sheets
Strong knowledge of accounting, financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting methods
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Ability to strategize, problem solve, and respond quickly to changing needs
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to explain financial concepts to non finance teams
Ability to teach Heath’s core economic drivers and how team actions influence them

Nice To Haves

Experience with Shopify, Avalara, Asana, and Versapay preferred

Responsibilities

Support Heath’s overall financial health by managing cash flow, monitoring profitability, tracking key KPIs, and proactively identifying risks or variances so leaders can make informed business decisions.
Lead the day to day work of the Finance team by setting priorities, providing guidance, and ensuring continuity across core accounting and finance activities so the team can operate effectively during the interim period.
Provide financial planning and analysis support by maintaining existing models and conducting scenario analysis as needed so leadership has practical insights for planning and decision making.
Support and maintain core finance systems, including NetSuite, by resolving critical issues and addressing necessary improvements so financial operations remain accurate and efficient.
Manage and execute company wide quarterly forecast cycles by partnering with more than 20 budget owners so Heath can maintain timely, coordinated financial planning across functions.
Track budget performance by monitoring actual results against plan and preparing clear monthly financial reporting so leaders understand performance and can respond appropriately.
Support financial transparency and understanding across the business by contributing to regular reporting and internal education or communication as appropriate so teams better understand Heath’s financial performance and core economic drivers.
Maintain effective relationships with external partners by ensuring responsiveness and follow through so finance operations and business support remain stable throughout the assignment.