Vice President of Finance and Accounting

Place Showroom•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$175,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The Vice President of Finance and Accounting is responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the company, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and supporting the overall financial health of the business. This role serves as a key partner to the executive team, providing financial insights, planning, and analysis to support decision-making, and includes oversight of the Financial Planning and Office Management functions. This is a highly hands-on, operational role requiring a “player - coach” mindset. The VP will both lead and directly execute core finance and accounting functions in a lean environment.

Requirements

Strong leadership and organizational skills, with a proactive, hands-on approach and ability to operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating reliability and accountability
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational capabilities
Proven ability to analyze and solve complex, multi-layered problems
Professional presence with the ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally
Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to lead by example
College diploma or equivalent experience required
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Strong project management and prioritization skills
Experience working in a hands-on, independent role within a lean environment
Solid understanding of accounting principles and best practices

Nice To Haves

CPA designation preferred
Proficiency with QuickBooks and ADP preferred
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Responsibilities

Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, A/R, A/P, payroll, and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
Own the month-end close process, including preparation of journal entries, financial statements, and variance analysis against budget and prior year
Lead budgeting and forecasting processes; develop annual plans and track performance against targets
Oversee and directly process the company’s bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution
Manage cash flow, including daily cash monitoring, A/R and A/P oversight, and short-term forecasting
Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning, scenario analysis, and strategic decision-making
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and maintain strong internal controls
Oversee the Financial Planning function, including revenue projections and reforecasting
Partner with department heads to develop and manage budgets (travel, trade shows, operating expenses, etc.)
Supervise and support the Office Management function to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
Maintain and optimize financial systems (including QuickBooks), ensuring data integrity and efficiency
Prepare and present financial reports and insights to the executive team