Ember Search · 5 days ago
VP Finance - High Growth CPG Brand
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$225K/yr - $250K/yr
8+ years expEmber Search is representing a profitable, fast-scaling DTC/Subscription brand in Los Angeles seeking their first in-house Finance Lead. The role involves building the finance function from the ground up while partnering strategically with the co-founders on financial planning and operations.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Dan Himple
Responsibilities
Own and lead all core finance functions: accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, AR/AP, inventory tracking, and tax
Establish scalable systems, controls, and processes — including cash flow management, COGS tracking, and margin analysis
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and visibility across all financial reporting and processes
Prepare the company for its first formal audit
Partner directly with founders on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
Build FP&A capabilities and drive proactive insights into business performance and key levers
Develop reporting frameworks that enable better decision-making across the org
Play a key role in board-level reporting, fundraising readiness (if pursued), and overall business strategy
Manage and mentor existing staff accountant and evolve the finance function into a high-performing team
Build out internal roles as needed (Controller, FP&A, Accounting Ops, etc.)
Work cross-functionally to align teams around margin, spend, and growth targets
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience across accounting, FP&A, and strategic finance roles
Strong grounding in DTC, consumer subscription, or inventory-heavy businesses
Experience building or heavily shaping the finance function at a high-growth startup or growth-stage company
Hands-on operator mindset — able to own the details while seeing the bigger picture
Deep understanding of accounting systems, internal controls, and inventory processes
Excellent communicator who thrives in founder-led, entrepreneurial environments
Preferred
CPA a plus, but not required
Company
Ember Search
Ember Search is an executive search firm built exclusively for the venture ecosystem.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase