Finance Director

We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide financial strategy and performance for a manufacturing operation in Victorville, California. This role will oversee cost accounting, cash planning, inventory finance, and internal controls while partnering closely with operations to improve profitability and decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing finance expertise, sound business judgment, and the ability to turn complex data into clear operational insight.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the financial oversight of manufacturing activities, including cost accounting, margin analysis, and evaluation of production-related spending.
• Track major cost components such as labor, materials, packaging, overhead, and other plant expenses to support accurate reporting and informed decisions.
• Assess standard costing methods, investigate production variances, and recommend corrective actions based on underlying operational drivers.
• Work closely with production, warehouse, purchasing, planning, and operations teams to improve efficiency, manage inventory effectively, and reduce avoidable costs.
• Review inventory valuation across raw materials, work-in-process, packaging, and finished goods, and support cycle counts and reconciliations to maintain accuracy.
• Develop cash flow projections, monitor liquidity needs, and oversee working capital performance, including receivables, collections, and payables.
• Maintain effective relationships with banking partners and support financing activities, treasury administration, and cash management controls.
• Strengthen financial governance by improving internal controls, supporting audits, enforcing policy compliance, and addressing areas of risk.
• Deliver financial analysis across products, customers, departments, and production lines to identify profitability trends and support strategic planning.
• Provide decision support for capital investments, process improvements, staffing changes, production scheduling, and new product initiatives within a food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of finance experience with a strong background in manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, month-end close, financial reporting, and cash flow forecasting.
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory valuation, and margin analysis in a production-based business.
• Ability to evaluate operational performance using financial data and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Working knowledge of internal controls, audit support, and compliance with accounting policies and standards.
• Proficiency with SAP and other financial systems used for reporting and analysis.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively across finance, operations, supply chain, and leadership teams.

Compensation

$130,000.00-$150,000.00 Yearly

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