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VP Finance Accounting CPG exp a must

LINQM
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2025

Rapidly growing directtoconsumer (DTC) eCommerce startup in the dietary supplement space. Our flagship product has been a massive success and weve already expanded with 2 additional amazing products. Were a fastmoving innovative team dedicated to providing the most effective wellness supplements on the market empowering our customers to live better lives.

Seeking a strategic F&A leader with a deep understanding of accounting financial planning and business strategy. You thrive in fastpaced highgrowth environments and have a track record of driving financial efficiency improving profitability and optimizing cash flow. You can see the big picture while also ensuring the accuracy of daytoday financial operations.

You have experience building and leading finance and accounting teams developing financial models and collaborating crossfunctionally to support datadriven decisionmaking. Ideally youve worked in DTC eCommerce or consumer products but experience in highgrowth startups or operational finance is just as valuable.

Role Overview

Were looking for a VP of Finance and Accounting to own the financial strategy operations and reporting. Reporting directly to the CEO this role will oversee financial planning & analysis (FP&A) accounting cash flow management and compliance while helping guide the companys financial future. This person will work with an external finance agency and will be responsible for building out an inhouse team over time.

Financial Strategy & Leadership

  • Lead the finance and accounting function overseeing external financial partners and agencies
  • Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO and leadership team
  • Develop and execute financial strategies that support growth profitability and operational efficiency
  • Establish KPIs and financial dashboards to track company performance
  • Support fundraising efforts investor reporting and capital planning as needed
  • Build and scale an inhouse finance and accounting team as the company grows

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

  • Own budgeting forecasting and longterm financial planning
  • Build financial models to analyze business performance and drive decisionmaking
  • Assess profitability cost structures and pricing strategies
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings margin improvement and process automation
  • Accounting & Compliance

  • Oversee the finance agency in managing fullcycle accounting (AP AR payroll reconciliations financial statements and tax filings)
  • Ensure GAAP compliance and implement strong financial controls
  • Manage sales tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions
  • Own audit preparation and regulatory reporting
  • Cash Flow & Capital Management

  • Monitor cash flow and working capital
  • Ensure efficient inventory and COGS tracking in collaboration with Demand Planning & Inventory Management
  • Develop strategies to optimize cash flow and reduce financial risk
  • CrossFunctional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Operations Marketing and Product teams to align financial goals with business strategies
  • Partner with Supply Chain & Inventory teams to manage inventory costing and forecasting
  • Provide financial insights to support growth initiatives new product launches and expansion into Amazon / TikTok
  • What You Bring

  • 8 years of finance and accounting experience preferably in highgrowth startups DTC eCommerce or CPG
  • Experience leading finance teams and working with external financial agencies
  • Deep understanding of GAAP financial modeling forecasting and cash flow management
  • Strong proficiency in QuickBooks financial analytics tools and Excel / Google Sheets
  • Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for executive decisionmaking
  • Experience with inventory accounting and cost management is a plus
  • Experience with DTC subscription businesses is preferred but not required
  • CPA CFA or MBA is a plus but not required
  • Strategic mindset with a handson approach—comfortable diving into details when needed
  • Salary : $180000 $220000 DOE
  • Benefits : Comprehensive medical insurance
  • Equity : Negotiable based on experience
  • Key Skills

    Forecasting,Financial Services,GAAP,Accounting,IFRS,Regulatory Reporting,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Report Interpretation,Financial Management,Financial Planning

    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Salary : $180,000 - $220,000

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