Senior Finance Director
CPS Inc, Lake Forest, CA, United States
Senior Finance Director
$185,000 - $225,000k
Finance & Accounting Professional, are you ready to take your career to another level with an organization that will have your interest in mind first? For the past 20 years, CPS has been working with the largest employers, specifically for their accounting and finance needs. We work strategically with our clients to find and match the best accounting and finance professionals to help improve their business.
Here at CPS, Inc, we only work with our clients to directly place quality talent for permanent and full-time positions. Our experienced recruiters spend time getting to know you, what type of work and company culture you like, and what your career goals are moving forward. We use our experience and knowledge of our client companies to find the right match for you. If you are looking to build your career, ready to take on new challenges, and gain the experiences you have always wanted, we want to work with you!
Position Overview
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Finance Director to lead our finance organization and serve as a key business partner to executive leadership. This role requires deep expertise in Trade Finance, Controllership, and FP&A , with a strong background in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with operational rigor, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a proven track record of driving financial performance, optimizing trade spend, and strengthening financial controls.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy
Serve as a strategic advisor to the CFO and executive team on financial planning, risk management, and growth initiatives
Lead long-range planning, annual budgeting, and rolling forecast processes
Provide actionable insights to drive margin expansion, working capital optimization, and sustainable growth
Trade Finance & Revenue Management
Oversee trade spend planning, tracking, and optimization to maximize ROI
Partner with Sales and Commercial teams on pricing strategy, promotional effectiveness, and customer profitability
Implement robust trade accrual processes and controls
Develop advanced analytics to evaluate trade performance and improve promotional efficiency
FP&A Leadership
Direct all financial planning & analysis activities, including forecasting, budgeting, scenario modeling, and performance reporting
Develop KPI dashboards and executive-level reporting packages
Conduct variance analysis and provide strategic recommendations
Support capital allocation and investment decisions
Controllership & Financial Governance
Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close processes
Ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls
Lead audit processes and manage relationships with external auditors
Maintain strong balance sheet oversight, including inventory and cost management
CPG Operations Support
Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, and Commercial leadership to drive gross margin improvement
Lead inventory, cost of goods sold (COGS), and SKU profitability analysis
Support new product launches with financial modeling and performance tracking
Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and processes
Team Leadership
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making
Improve cross-functional financial acumen across the organization