Director, Finance - Los Angeles - Aspire Bakeries

Description

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

• Culture – Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Financial Security – Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries' learning and development programs.
• Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking a Director, Customer Finance, to join our team at our Los Angeles, CA office. As the Director, Customer Finance, you will lead financial strategy and decision support for several of our largest QSR customers, owning full P&L management, driving pricing and profitability initiatives, and serving as a key financial thought partner to customer account leadership. This role requires you to be onsite in Los Angeles, CA four days per week, giving you hands-on collaboration with the team and daily exposure to the pulse of the business.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $135,000–$180,000

Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing)

• Lead and develop a high-performing Customer Finance team
• Own customer-level P&L performance and drive pricing and net revenue management strategies
• Translate operational costs, freight, warehousing, and SG&A impacts into pricing and profitability guidance
• Partner with customer account leadership to shape financial strategy and long-term customer outcomes
• Lead commercial reporting, forecasting, and performance reviews
• Evaluate and implement pricing strategies to enhance customer and corporate financial goals
• Independently lead cross-functional initiatives to improve profitability and competitive position

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field
• 7+ years of experience in revenue management, pricing, finance, or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience leading pricing decisions and profitability analysis
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to drive decisions using complete or limited data
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven financial leadership supporting customer-facing or commercial teams

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Experience in food manufacturing or CPG
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across levels and functions
• Highly organized, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Resourceful, solutions-oriented, and comfortable navigating ambiguity

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed in this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and 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, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.