Vice President, Finance

Connected Careers Page•Sacramento, CA

3h•$225,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President, Finance is a key leadership role for delivering financial insights to fuel growth and drive accountability. Reporting to the CFO, they will play a critical role in providing support primarily in corporate strategy and FP&A, while managing the accounting, business systems, and business intelligence arms of the organization. This role, while partnering with senior leadership , will establish and maintain financial integrity, identify investment decisions that support the strategic initiatives, and drive continuous improvement within financial operations & business systems. This role is ideal for someone ready to take full ownership of financial strategy and execution in a rapidly scaling business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related area; MBA is a plus
10+ years of progressive experience in a finance related role in corporate FP&A, investment banking or corporate development
3+ years of executive level experience leading through time-sensitive situations such as audits, acquisitions and financings.
Prior experience in the cannabis industry, complex manufacturing, and/or CPG required
Advanced modeling and presentation skills.
Open to occasional travel, ability to maintain a regular presence in office in the Sacramento area (3-5 days/month)
Ability to think creatively and a high standard of accuracy and precision is required
Ability to organize, track, and manage a variety of concurrent activities and projects
Strong interest in continuously improving the automation of the reporting process
Excellent matured communication skills - written and verbal – geared to relevant audience
Self-starter, self-directed, and able to work independently as well as an effective part of a team

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of GAAP is a plus

Responsibilities

Own the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across all territories and departments
Provide leadership with insights and recommendations for both short-term and long-term growth
Collaborate with operational teams to review and improve financial performance
Enhance cash forecasting process to include budget, re-forecasts, and cross-functional inputs
Drive business performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) that provide a forward-looking view into trends requiring management decisions and action
Standardize financial modeling and enhance efficiency by reducing manual tasks
Improve product lifecycle visibility w/ focused enhancements on data collection and analysis
Improve the quality, timeliness, and reliability of financial analysis
Develop long-range financial models that align with company goals and investor expectations
Provide scenario analysis and sensitivity models to support strategic decision-making
Partner with executives to guide financial operations and strategic decision-making
Present financial results to executives, investors, Board of Directors, and lenders
Assess financial impacts of expansion opportunities
Support capital/debt raising by anticipating due diligence requests and presenting data in an articulate manner that supports company narrative
Initiate and support projects by enabling data-driven decision-making on business investments and strategic resource allocation in real time
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and analytics team
Develop individuals suited to operate in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
Optimize team structure to enhance financial support
Automate processes and systems to achieve efficiency gains and quality improvements
Lead and mentor the teams, fostering professional growth and ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with GAAP
Ensure adherence to tax regulations, audits, and other financial compliance requirements
Ad-hoc reporting and analysis as requested