Director, Finance

Hungry for a career that's as rewarding as it is delicious? At Aspire Bakeries, we don't just bake breads, cookies, and cakes—we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food. We're looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do—whether that's on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth—where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you're ready to grow with us, we'd love to hear from you. Why You'll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options. Work-Life Balance - Paid parental leave, generous PTO, and holidays to help you recharge. Financial Security - A competitive 401(k) with immediate company match, plus disability coverage. Growth & Development - Tuition reimbursement, learning programs, and clear development pathways. Flexibility & Support - HSA and FSA plans to help manage everyday expenses. Recognition & Rewards - Performance incentive plans celebrating bakery and individual achievements. About the Role We are seeking a Director, Customer Finance to join our team in our Los Angeles office . In this highly visible and strategic role, you will lead financial support for multiple large QSR customers, own full P&L management, guide pricing and net revenue strategies, and serve as a financial thought partner to customer account leadership. You will manage a team of two, drive commercial reporting, oversee forecasting, and lead profitability and pricing initiatives that shape the long-term success of our customer relationships. This role requires onsite presence four days per week in Los Angeles. Compensation Salary Range: $135,000-$180,000 Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing) Lead and develop a team of two Customer Finance professionals. Own full P&L responsibility for multiple large QSR customer portfolios. Manage pricing protocols, net revenue management, and customer-level financial strategies. Translate operational cost inputs (standard costs, variances, PPV), freight, warehousing, and SG&A impacts into customer pricing and profitability insights. Partner strategically with customer account leadership as a financial thought partner. Lead the development of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end commercial reports. Evaluate pricing strategies for effectiveness and modify pricing structures aligned to customer and corporate goals. Analyze costs and market dynamics to develop pricing for food launches and product innovation. Provide leadership across financial processes, partnering with shared services and cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and timely issue resolution. Oversee rolling forecasts for assigned accounts and evaluate risks, opportunities, and gap-filling plans. Lead price-change impact analyses and profitability risk assessments. Independently lead special projects aimed at improving profitability and competitive position, including cross-functional initiatives. Provide ad-hoc reporting and financial analyses to support business decisions. Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table) Bachelor's degree in a business-related field; graduate degree a plus. 7 years of relevant experience in revenue management, pricing, finance, or related fields. Demonstrated experience making pricing decisions and leading profitability analysis. Advanced analytical skills with the ability to drive decisions with both comprehensive and limited data. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Proven financial leadership supporting customer-facing teams. Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success) Experience in food manufacturing or CPG. Thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments with evolving needs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels and functions. Highly organized and self-directed; strong time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects. Resourceful, solutions-focused, and comfortable navigating ambiguity. Our Culture & Values At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that great people make great food—and even greater workplaces. Our culture is built on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We foster an environment where team members feel supported, empowered to grow, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. Across all levels of the organization, we value open communication, continuous learning, and a strong sense of community. Whether you're in the office, on the floor, or in the field, you'll find a team that works together, celebrates wins, and supports one another through challenges. Call to Action Join us and be part of a company where your contributions matter, your voice is heard, and your career can rise as high as your ambition. Apply today to join Aspire Bakeries Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final starting pay may vary based on factors including location, shift, education, skills, and experience. The pay scale listed reflects the range for candidates meeting the qualifications for this role; additional pay may be considered for candidates exceeding requirements. For union-represented roles, pay ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements. Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.