Vice President, Controller

Direct Edge Media, Inc.•Anaheim, CA

just now•$210,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Direct Edge is seeking a hands-on Vice President, Controller to join our leadership team as we enter our next phase of growth and transformation. This isn't a traditional Controller role. We're looking for a finance leader who can think strategically while staying close to the business- someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and building the infrastructure needed to support growth. In this highly visible role, you'll partner closely with executive leadership to strengthen the finance function, lead a major ERP transformation, and help position the organization for its next chapter. If you're energized by building scalable infrastructure, driving meaningful change, and helping organizations reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required; CPA strongly preferred
10- 15 years of progressive finance leadership experience in manufacturing, printing, packaging, distribution, logistics, or similarly complex environments
Strong experience in operational finance, cost accounting, cash flow management, and business analytics
Demonstrated success leading growth, transformation, ERP implementations, and process improvement initiatives
Experience operating within multi-entity, multi-state organizations and partnering across functions to drive business performance
A hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution

Responsibilities

Lead accounting and finance across a growing, multi-state organization
Strengthen reporting, forecasting, and cash flow visibility
Partner with operations and sales to improve profitability and decision-making
Develop and lead a high-performing finance team
Lead the transition from our current ERP platform to a new enterprise system, guiding the organization through a critical transformation