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6 results for Vice President Of Banking And Financial Markets in Downey, CA

Vice President of Business Development – New Product Growth
  • Brea, CA
  • remote
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Vice President of Business Development – New Product Growth</p><p><strong>Industry: Lighting / Candles / Home Décor Products</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Brea, CA (Hybrid/Onsite)</strong></p><p>Position Overview</p><p>We are seeking a highly driven and entrepreneurial <strong>Vice President of Business Development</strong> to lead new product growth initiatives for a growing company in the <strong>lighting, candles, and home décor industry</strong>. This role is ideal for a true <strong>hunter</strong> with a proven track record of identifying opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth through new customer acquisition, channel expansion, and product commercialization.</p><p>The ideal candidate will bring <strong>direct industry experience within lighting, candles, home fragrance, consumer products, or related categories</strong> and have a strong network across retailers, distributors, wholesalers, and strategic partners.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Develop and execute a business development strategy focused on launching and expanding new products.</li><li>Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities through proactive market research, networking, and relationship building.</li><li>Act as a <strong>hunter mentality sales leader</strong> — aggressively prospect, open doors, build pipelines, and convert opportunities into revenue.</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with major retailers, distributors, e-commerce partners, and strategic accounts.</li><li>Identify emerging market trends, customer needs, and competitive insights to influence product development.</li><li>Partner with executive leadership, product teams, and marketing to bring new products to market successfully.</li><li>Develop sales strategies, presentations, and proposals to win new business.</li><li>Negotiate contracts, pricing, and partnership agreements.</li><li>Create and manage a strong business development pipeline with measurable revenue goals.</li><li>Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings.</li><li>Provide market intelligence and recommendations to support long-term growth strategies.</li></ul><p>Ideal Candidate Profile</p><ul><li>Proven VP-level or senior business development experience within <strong>lighting, candles, home fragrance, consumer products, or related industries</strong>.</li><li>Demonstrated success launching new products and expanding into new markets.</li><li>Strong existing relationships with retailers, distributors, and industry partners.</li><li>A true <strong>hunter</strong> — someone who thrives on prospecting, creating opportunities, and closing deals.</li><li>Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build programs from the ground up.</li><li>Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.</li><li>Strategic thinker who can also execute at a hands-on level.</li><li>Track record of exceeding revenue goals and driving measurable growth.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-31T00:00:00Z
Director of Finance
  • Torrance, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 180000 - 230000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A growing organization in the events, hospitality, food &amp; beverage, and venue management industry is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead all accounting and financial operations. This executive-level role will partner with senior leadership to oversee financial planning, reporting, compliance, internal controls, and operational finance across multiple revenue-generating business units.</p><p>The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting expertise, operational finance leadership experience, and a proven ability to support high-volume, fast-paced environments. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, cash management, financial reporting, audit coordination, and strategic financial analysis that supports business growth and profitability.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p><strong>Financial Leadership &amp; Strategy</strong></p><ul><li>Provide strategic financial guidance to executive leadership.</li><li>Develop financial plans, forecasts, and business analyses to support organizational objectives.</li><li>Partner with operational leaders to improve profitability and drive performance.</li><li>Present financial results, forecasts, and recommendations to leadership.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounting &amp; Financial Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management.</li><li>Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.</li><li>Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Manage reconciliations and coordinate external audits.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting &amp; Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.</li><li>Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis.</li><li>Analyze revenue, labor, operating expenses, and profitability trends.</li><li>Develop financial models and reporting tools to support decision-making.</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Finance Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee financial performance for event operations, food &amp; beverage programs, and venue-based revenue streams.</li><li>Monitor margins, labor costs, inventory controls, purchasing activity, and event profitability.</li><li>Collaborate with operations teams to improve financial accountability and performance.</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance &amp; Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain strong internal controls and financial policies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and company standards.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and mitigate risk.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance team members.</li><li>Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-04T00:00:00Z
VP/Director of Finance
  • Burbank, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 190000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a strategic and hands-on finance and operations leader to support the wholesale business in Burbank, California. This role blends financial oversight with operational leadership, helping the organization strengthen performance across planning, inventory, logistics, customer support, and core business processes. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong analytical capability, and experience guiding cross-functional improvements that increase efficiency, accountability, and scalability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day business operations for the wholesale function, ensuring effective coordination across supply chain activities, inventory control, logistics, customer operations, and supporting systems.<br>• Build and monitor performance metrics that improve visibility into service levels, spending, productivity, and overall operating results while reinforcing accountability across teams.<br>• Work closely with senior leaders and partner functions such as Finance, Tax, Legal, HR, Compliance, and Technology to align priorities, manage risk, and support sound business decisions.<br>• Oversee inventory planning, warehouse activity, transportation, fulfillment, and external service providers to maintain reliable execution and cost-efficient operations.<br>• Lead recurring inventory reviews and corrective action plans related to excess stock, aging product, reconciliations, cycle counts, valuation concerns, and audit readiness.<br>• Partner on budgeting, forecasting, monthly performance reviews, and financial analysis to assess business trends, operating expenses, working capital needs, and cash flow impact.<br>• Create reporting tools, dashboards, and scenario analyses that give leadership clearer insight into performance drivers and support data-informed planning.<br>• Guide process improvement and transformation initiatives, including system enhancements, implementation efforts, user training, testing, and change adoption across the organization.<br>• Promote the practical use of analytics, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to improve reporting quality, operational efficiency, and decision-making.<br>• Foster a collaborative, high-accountability environment focused on continuous improvement, disciplined execution, and scalable growth.
  • 2026-08-07T00:00:00Z
Director of Accounting and Finance
  • Placentia, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 85 - 100 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an accomplished finance and accounting leader to support municipal operations in California. This Long-term Contract position will guide budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance activities while helping city leadership maintain a clear view of fiscal performance. The role is ideal for someone with deep public-sector accounting expertise who can strengthen controls, oversee core finance functions, and provide strategic direction across the department.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily operations across general ledger accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and contract administration to ensure accurate and timely financial processing.</p><p>• Lead the development of the city’s annual budget by projecting revenue, expenditures, fund balance activity, and capital funding needs, while monitoring spending controls throughout the fiscal year.</p><p>• Provide leadership on accounting matters involving governmental reporting standards and fund-based financial management within a municipal environment.• Review monthly financial results and operating activity to evaluate the city’s financial condition and provide ongoing insight to leadership.</p><p>• Oversee fiscal year-end close activities, including reconciliation processes, preparation of financial statements, and completion of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.</p><p>• Set departmental objectives, assign priorities, establish timelines, and measure team performance against defined goals and service expectations.</p><p>• Assess financial policies, accounting workflows, and internal control practices, then recommend and implement improvements that support efficiency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.</p><p>• Examine financial documentation and authorize payments related to invoices, payroll, and other approved expenditures in accordance with established procedures.</p>
  • 2026-08-02T00:00:00Z
Sr. Director of Finance
  • South Pasadena, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 140000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide strategic planning, performance analysis, and operational oversight for our organization in Los Angeles, California. This role will work closely with executive leadership to shape financial direction, improve decision-making through clear reporting, and strengthen the processes that support long-term growth. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in project-based detail-oriented services environments and a strong command of both high-level financial strategy and day-to-day accounting operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Act as a trusted financial partner to senior leadership by advising on business performance, growth planning, investment decisions, and broader strategic priorities.<br>• Build and lead long-range financial plans, annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and scenario analyses that support sustainable profitability and organizational goals.<br>• Assess financial and operational results by examining revenue trends, margins, utilization, pricing effectiveness, client profitability, and resource deployment.<br>• Create executive-level dashboards, key performance indicators, and reporting packages that translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations.<br>• Direct enhancements to finance systems, reporting tools, and business intelligence capabilities to improve visibility and support future expansion.<br>• Oversee accounting and finance operations to maintain reliable records, strong controls, and consistent financial integrity across the organization.<br>• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting in line with company standards and applicable regulations.<br>• Supervise core transactional processes including billing, receivables, collections, payables, payroll coordination, and related finance workflows.<br>• Ensure proper treatment of revenue recognition, project accounting, work-in-progress tracking, accruals, reconciliations, and intercompany activity across entities.
  • 2026-07-28T00:00:00Z
Assistant Finance & Commercial Risk Manager
  • Glendale, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Assistant Finance &amp; Commercial Risk Manager to support financial leadership and risk oversight for a major construction operation in California. This role blends strategic planning, project financial analysis, and commercial risk management to help safeguard profitability and strengthen business performance. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, leadership capability, and a proven background in budgeting, reporting, cash management, and construction-related contract risk.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Guide and develop finance, accounting, payroll, and administrative team members while fostering accountability and focused growth across the district.<br>• Work closely with finance leadership and operational partners to align financial objectives with district strategy and business priorities.<br>• Deliver training and practical guidance on financial controls, commercial risk matters, and sound decision-making to support district teams.<br>• Coordinate the annual planning cycle, helping business leaders establish targets, monitor performance, and maintain ownership of results.<br>• Track receivables and cash flow across projects and district activities, identifying concerns early and recommending actions to protect liquidity.<br>• Collaborate with operations teams to assess project exposure, address cost variances, and implement plans that reduce financial and commercial risk.<br>• Support the development of the district’s overall risk profile and contribute to financing and risk management strategies for ongoing and future work.<br>• Oversee documentation and review processes related to insurance matters, subcontractor default coverage, claims activity, bonding, and other performance security requirements.<br>• Review and negotiate exceptions to standard supplier, subcontractor, consultant, owner, and project contract terms in partnership with leadership and project teams.<br>• Analyze district and project financial results, including profit trends, budget performance, funding adequacy, and joint venture partner financial strength, then provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
  • 2026-08-11T00:00:00Z