Vice President of Finance

Vice President of Finance | PE-Backed, Better-For-You CPG | Remote (EST)

The Client

An emerging, PE-Backed backed consumer brand is entering a pivotal stage of growth and is investing in senior finance leadership to support scale. With increasing complexity across channels, products, and supply chain partners, the company is focused on building strong financial infrastructure, improving visibility into margins and inventory, and supporting data-driven decision-making. The culture values ownership, adaptability, and leaders who are comfortable operating in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.

The Role

The Vice President of Finance will lead the company's finance and accounting function while serving as a strategic partner to the executive team. This role blends accounting oversight, operational finance, and commercial analysis, with a strong focus on building scalable systems, improving margin clarity, and supporting sustainable growth. The VP of Finance will play a critical role in shaping how financial information is used across the organization.

Responsibilities

Lead all core finance and accounting operations, ensuring accurate, timely financial closes and reporting; Develop and deliver financial reporting, dashboards, and executive- and board-level materials; Oversee cash management, internal controls, reconciliations, and audit readiness in an investor-backed environment; Drive finance systems strategy and process improvement, including ERP optimization and workflow design; Build and maintain financial models, budgets, and forecasts to support growth planning and scenario analysis; Partner with commercial and operations teams on pricing strategy, margin performance, and cost optimization; Establish standardized costing methodologies, inventory tracking, and variance analysis across products and partners; Identify and implement opportunities for automation and efficiency within finance and accounting workflows; Build, mentor, and lead a growing finance and accounting team with a focus on accountability and operational excellence

What We Need to See (Essential)

Experience in CPG, manufacturing, retail, or ecommerce environments; Senior-level experience across accounting, controllership, or finance leadership roles within product-based businesses; Strong understanding of ERP workflows, inventory management, costing, and financial controls; Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; Proven ability to build structure and process in high-growth, entrepreneurial settings; Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights; Hands-on, systems-oriented mindset with a bias toward continuous improvement

What We'd Like to See (Bonus)

Experience in PE- or VC-backed, high-growth companies; Direct involvement in ERP implementations or major finance system upgrades; Exposure to SKU-level margin analysis, profitability reporting, or production yield metrics; Interest in automation, analytics, or modern finance technologies; CPA or similar professional credential

Package: Up to $200,000 + Bonus + Potential Equity

Location: EST

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Responsibilities

Lead all core finance and accounting operations, ensuring accurate, timely financial closes and reporting; Develop and deliver financial reporting, dashboards, and executive- and board-level materials; Oversee cash management, internal controls, reconciliations, and audit readiness in an investor-backed environment; Drive finance systems strategy and process improvement, including ERP optimization and workflow design; Build and maintain financial models, budgets, and forecasts to support growth planning and scenario analysis; Partner with commercial and operations teams on pricing strategy, margin performance, and cost optimization; Establish standardized costing methodologies, inventory tracking, and variance analysis across products and partners; Identify and implement opportunities for automation and efficiency within finance and accounting workflows; Build, mentor, and lead a growing finance and accounting team with a focus on accountability and operational excellence

Requirements

Experience in CPG, manufacturing, retail, or ecommerce environments; Senior-level experience across accounting, controllership, or finance leadership roles within product-based businesses; Strong understanding of ERP workflows, inventory management, costing, and financial controls; Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; Proven ability to build structure and process in high-growth, entrepreneurial settings; Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights; Hands-on, systems-oriented mindset with a bias toward continuous improvement

Nice to have

Experience in PE- or VC-backed, high-growth companies; Direct involvement in ERP implementations or major finance system upgrades; Exposure to SKU-level margin analysis, profitability reporting, or production yield metrics; Interest in automation, analytics, or modern finance technologies; CPA or similar professional credential

Benefits

Bonus; Potential Equity