Vice President, Finance

Job Summary

Arrowhead Products is a privately owned aerospace company based in Los Alamitos, CA, specializing in high and low-pressure ducting systems and high precision components for commercial air, defense, and space markets. We are experiencing significant growth and seek a dedicated Vice President of Finance who will play a hands-on role in driving financial performance and operational effectiveness across our 700-employee, two-shift production environment.

The Vice President of Finance will take an active role in overseeing all financial operations and will work collaboratively with production and operational teams. This hands-on finance leader will ensure that financial processes align with manufacturing objectives, driving cost efficiencies and supporting the company's growth strategy. The ideal candidate will bring a practical approach to finance, focusing on budgeting, financial reporting, and implementing effective financial practices.

• Direct and manage financial operations, including preparation and analysis of timely and accurate financial statements and reports.
• Collaborate with production and operational teams to implement effective cost management strategies and ensure financial practices align with manufacturing processes.
• Prepare and manage departmental operating budgets, ensuring financial discipline and supporting operational efficiencies.
• Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to mitigate risks and enhance the reliability of financial reporting.
• Conduct regular inventory valuations and ensure accurate tracking of inventory quantities and costs.
• Prepare and review cost proposals for government contracts, ensuring that pricing strategies align with project requirements and maintain profitability while meeting all regulatory standards.
• Analyze financial performance and report variances, ensuring management is informed of significant issues affecting financial outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory and reporting requirements, including FAR regulations.
• Act as a liaison with auditors and regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to accounting standards and practices.
• Continuously assess, improve, and implement financial policies and accounting practices that drive operational excellence.

• This job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance management, preferably in an aerospace manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of cost accounting, job cost accounting, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of GAAP, FAR, and the impact of regulations on financial reporting.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, with demonstrated analytical capabilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

• Physical demands include the ability to bend occasionally and sit, stand, or walk frequently.

• Directly supervise IT, finance and accounting staff, providing guidance and ensuring effective performance

• The potential for periodic domestic and international travel, as may be or may become required, is understood to be an integral requirement of this assignment.
• Access to our facility, and thus employment, is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Consequently, only U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions (as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), along with properly licensed foreign persons, are eligible for employment.

Applicants receiving a conditional offer will need to provide information to determine their compliance with these regulations, including an assessment of their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, the names of potential employees will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List, maintained by the United States government, to verify eligibility to receive technical data.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel classified within this role.

Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract for employment, and the content is subject to change, modification, or deletion at the discretion of the company.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the company will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA.