Associate Director Strategy and Growth Initiatives - Santa Fe Springs - AGSE

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Date posted: January 19, 2026

Pay: $150, $160,000.00 per year

Job description:

JOB SUMMARY

AGSE is seeking an Associate Director of Projects and Growth Initiatives to drive and ensure the successful implementation of strategic projects. This hands-on role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact by leading projects, fostering innovation, and achieving business goals established by the COO. This is a hands-on role requiring personal attention to meeting timelines for global growth initiatives.

Cross value stream

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Global Growth Project Initiatives:

a) Serve as a strategic advisor and support team members to the COO on global expansion, including, but not limited to, entity formations, entity registrations, and related treasury relationship establishments.

b) Global Entity Corporate Maintenance for the entire business enterprise that may include up to 30 entities.

c) Support initiatives and projects related to manufacturing expansion in Europe and service centers globally.

2. Merger and Acquisition and Joint Venture:

a) Merger and Acquisition support efforts, including lead generation, interfacing with brokers, PE firms, support functions with IOI and LOI, SPA or APA, and due diligence.

b) Support functions and projects related to joint venture arrangements.

3. Special Projects / Cross-Value Stream / Operational Efficiency Initiatives:

a) Support the COO and executive management team on oversight of cross-value stream projects, including updates on ERP implementation, supply chain arrangements, and operational efficiency initiatives.

b) Perform cost estimates, budget control, and critical path scheduling.

c) Identify and provide potential resolutions to problems, project changes, and resource constraints, escalating to senior management as necessary.

d) Communicate planning project status, issues, and risks to the executive team to maintain clear visibility and roadmap to delivery timelines.

e) Partner with all stakeholders to ensure seamless cross-functional execution.

f) Supporting any projects as may be established.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in technical accounting, finance, or operational roles, including at least 2 years in a project management role.
• Strong background in cross functional corporate and operational environment.
• Ability to operate without any direct reports. This is a hands-on role.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with financial software and systems (e.g., ERP, Excel, Power BI tools)
• Travel requirements, both domestic and internationally, up to 8%.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

1. Masters degree / MBA.

2. Cross-functional experience, corporate, operations, and M&A.

3. Familiarity with international operations, trade compliance, or multi-entity reporting and corporate formation structures.

4. Experience with the manufacturing industry and continuous improvement initiatives.

5. Prior Experience with Epicor ERP software.

Job Type: Full-Time Employment

Pay: Base Salary $150,000-$160,000 per year, discretionary bonus up to 15% of base. The Total Compensation package, including the discretionary bonus program, can be up to $184,000.

This role is considered exempt and an "ONSITE" role only.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching 100% up to 5% of compensation

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

FSA "Flexible Spending Account"

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

What We Offer

Advanced Ground Systems Engineering (AGSE) offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about AGSE and our products or services, please visit us on the .

AGSE is required by law in certain jurisdictions to include a pay scale in the job posting for this position. \"Pay scale\" means the salary or hourly range that AGSE reasonably expects to pay for this position; it is neither a promise nor a guarantee of the compensation that the successful candidate will receive. The pay scale for this position considers the wide range of factors that AGSE considers in making compensation decisions, including, without limitation: skill set, experience, and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that it is not typical for AGSE employees to be at or near the top of the pay scale for their role - especially as a new hire - and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing this jobs essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet to moderate. However, in certain assignments, an employee may work near moving equipment and be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, biological hazards, airborne fumes, outdoor weather conditions, and loud, prolonged noise.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Experience:

• Strategic management: 3 years (Required)
• Mergers & acquisitions: 3 years (Required)
• Financial analysis: 3 years (Required)
• Budgeting: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person