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American Vanguard is a diversified agricultural and specialty products company focusing on crop protection, turf and ornamental markets, and public health applications. The Company markets its product lines in the USA and internationally in 24 countries, including Brazil, Latin America, Mexico, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and several other countries in Asia. 

We are seeking a Sr. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager with strong analytical, financial modeling, and planning skills and the experience and ability to add significant value to the transformation of our organization including working to implement improved and more efficient forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes.

The role reports directly to the Senior Director FP&A and will require an in-depth understanding of corporate finance, including variance analysis, strategic planning, and capital allocation, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for executive leadership. The Sr. FP&A Manager will partner closely with business unit leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and compliance with public company financial standards.

The company culture is dynamic, entrepreneurial and fast paced, and has been created following a number of domestic and international acquisitions during the last several years.   American Vanguard is headquartered in Newport Beach, California (near 405 & 55).  This position is on-site. 

You will join in the process of upgrading and standardizing our FP&A  procedures and reporting, to bring uniform and consistent global standards to all of our worldwide entities.

Job Responsibilities

Provide excellent financial planning and decision support to finance leadership and executive management, providing insights that drive business performance and strategic initiatives.

• Ensure planning outputs and reporting meet the standards of a publicly traded company, emphasizing transparency, accuracy, and consistency.
• Partner with business units and functional leaders to develop accurate and timely budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans that align with corporate objectives.  Strong ability in modeling to support strategic decision making.
• Enhance FP&A processes, models, and systems—including ERP and reporting tools—to improve efficiency, analytics, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Support the company’s SIOP process, providing financial support to the sales and production teams.
• Provide response support to bank and audit requests as needed, and maintain financial models in support of bank and audit requirements

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• 8+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance or related functions within a global business
• Must have experience in a publicly traded company and working with Big 4 accounting firms for Audit
• CPA or MBA preferred
• Financial modeling expertise
• Corporate experience in a manufacturing company with Domestic and International businesses
• ERP (QAD) experience desired
• Responsible for supporting SOX compliance and internal control requirements in a public company
• Excellent written and oral communication skills focused on financial management

Mindset & Behaviors 

• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in an entrepreneurial environment
• Self-starter, motivated
• Demonstrable attention to detail and well organized
• Must be able to work independently on assigned projects / programs
• Willingness to be hands-on, with the ability to delegate
• Excellent analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision-making and KPI reporting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate
• Proficiency in production planning software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively

WHAT WE OFFER:

AMVAC values our employees and their families. We offer exceptional benefits and invest in our employees future. 

• Industry leading Medical (PPO Insurance), Dental, and Vision care with low employee costs
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match 
• Employee Stock Purchasing Plan (ESPP) offered
• Base Salary from $125K to $140K plus annual bonus
• Additional benefits include Vacation, Holiday time off as well as a Wellness program  
• Our offices are directly across from Orange County Airport (SNA) - Amenities include an on-site Café; gym; picnic area and parking

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

                                                                   American Vanguard Company, (NYSE: AVD)