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Director of Finance

San Clemente, CA 92672

Posted: 06/20/2025 Job Titles: FIN - Director of Finance Job Number: 5501 Pay Rate: 200,000

Job Description

Director of Finance reporting directly to CFO in South Orange County -  fast growing middle market consumer products company - ~170-200k+ + strong bonus

The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis is a new position due to growth.  This position will serve as an “individual contributor” role but will ultimately lead a staff of one to three analysts as the company grows and builds its infrastructure.

The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis will be responsible for the development and execution of the financial analysis function for the company.  The role develops and maintains financial models driven by KPIs to support existing forecasting, internal and external financial reports, product initiative analysis, pricing quotations and M&A analysis

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead the development of annual and long-term financial plans, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the financial health and progress of the company.
  • Conduct M&A analysis and provide strategic recommendations to the executive team.
  • Oversee the management of capital expenses and ensure alignment with the company's financial goals.
  • Prepare and present detailed sales reports to the executive team and stakeholders.
  • Develop strategic financial plans to support the company's growth and profitability objectives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive financial efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Participate in special projects, providing financial insights and recommendations.
  • Implement and maintain financial planning and analysis systems and tools to support effective decision-making.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited university. CPA, MBA or CMA highly preferred. 
  • 10 to 15 years of experience in finance / accounting; 5+ years in a management/self-directed role
  • Consumer goods industry experience required, manufacturing experience highly desired
  • High level of proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint – demonstrated ability to leverage business management and analysis software for decision making purposes
  • Experience in M&A analysis and capital expense management
  • Experience working in a leading role with a company $100-500 million in revenue
  • Must have high energy, excellent communication skills and possess a very strong sense of urgency
  • Strong project management skills
  • Must be comfortable working in a fast paced, high-performance environment – ability to multitask
  • Must have demonstrated ability of building systems and processes from scratch – but not only be a fixer but a builder
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • High level of initiative

Job Requirements

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Meet Your Recruiter

Jennifer Hannigan, CPA
Founder & Chief Executive Officer

A former Big Four CPA and top five performer for a national staffing agency, Jennifer Hannigan founded Alliance Resource Group in 2003. Jennifer’s vision was to merge the high touch, consultative approach of retained search with the urgency and extensive network of contingency recruiting. Alliance realized that vision and quickly earned a reputation as a trusted adviser to hundreds of public and private organizations – from Fortune 500 companies to pre-revenue startups. The firm grew rapidly, and in 2024, Jennifer launched a national Private Equity & Family Office Solutions Division. Today, Alliance is the go-to recruiting agency for challenging finance and accounting searches across Southern California and beyond. Alliance’s extensive network reaches across the United States, and Alliance has been recognized dozens of times by the industry for exceptional outcomes in both talent and client services.

Jennifer is a subject matter expert in employment and human capital trends. She is active in the community and has served on the Board of Directors for the Association for Corporate Growth, the Dean’s Advisory Council for the Orfalea College of Business for Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo, the National League of Young Men, and numerous charities for women, children and the arts.

Jennifer is a mother of triplets plus two and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo. Her one true obsession – Star Wars – is displayed in the pop art on the walls of Alliance's corporate headquarters.

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