Vice President of Finance
- SlingShot Connections
- Salinas, California
- 6 days ago
- Full Time
Job Summary
Job Description
About the job
The Vice President of Finance will lead the company’s financial strategy while overseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, compliance, risk management, and operational finance functions. This role partners closely with executive leadership to drive profitability, optimize systems and processes, support technology initiatives, and ensure strong financial governance across the organization.
We're looking for someone who
Holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
Has 7+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, cost accounting, or operational finance
Has proven success in leadership roles such as Controller, Director of Finance, or Vice President of Finance
Demonstrates strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and financial reporting practices
Is experienced leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning functions
Is proficient with ERP and accounting systems such as Sage, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or SAP
Possesses strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Is a strategic thinker with strong analytical and business acumen
Can effectively manage cross-functional collaboration between Finance, IT, Operations, and Executive Leadership
Is comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment with high attention to detail
Holds an MBA, CPA, CMA, or other advanced financial credential (preferred)
Is flexible to work extended hours or travel to operational sites as business needs require
What you'll do
Lead the development and execution of the company’s financial strategy
Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
Provide financial insights and recommendations to support operational and strategic business decisions
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors
Monitor financial performance, KPIs, and trends to identify risks and growth opportunities
Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, forecasts, and variance analyses
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting standards
Manage cash flow, treasury operations, working capital, and liquidity planning
Support profitability analysis, cost accounting, pricing strategy, and margin optimization
Develop and maintain SKU-level costing and pricing models
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SlingShot Connections
Job ID: 521013454
Originally Posted on: 5/13/2026