Director of Accounting and Finance

This range is provided by Korn Ferry. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $100,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr Korn Ferry is pleased to partner exclusively with our client, a dynamic D2C North American sports apparel retailer looking to hire a new Director (Head) of Finance & Accounting during a time of rapid growth and expansion. The Director will lead and optimize the company’s financial and operational functions while playing a key role in strategic decision-making and driving growth. To start – this will be a single contributor role working with outsourced contractors and serving as a trusted advisor to the leadership team / co-founders. This is a unique opportunity to build a best-in -class accounting & finance function and make a significant impact as the company scales. Location: Remote (Eastern Time Zone) Key Responsibilities Financial Strategy and Leadership (40%) Lead, develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with business goals. Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Maintain accurate financial reporting, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Present financial analysis to the executive team and stakeholders to guide key decisions. Research, pursue, and implement business financing strategies (Lines of Credit, Asset Based Lending (ABLs), Debt, Equity, Etc.) in order to fulfill the needs of the business. Leverage supply chain terms to optimize the cash flow of the business. Operational Excellence (30%) Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficient supply chain management and production processes. Implement operational best practices to improve efficiency and scalability. Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline processes and optimize use of resources. Technology and Systems Management (20%) Leverage and optimize NetSuite for financial and operational reporting and workflows. Integrate Shopify for seamless e-commerce operations and ensure it interfaces effectively with other business systems. Identify and implement and own new tools to enhance productivity and data-driven decision-making (i.e. NetStock – Inventory Planning tools; Elastic – Order Entry and B2B campaign tools; Etc.) Leadership and Team Development (10%) Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing finance and operations team. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development. Set clear performance metrics and goals for team members. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred. Minimum 10 years of experience in finance and operations leadership roles Experience working for the apparel, sporting goods, or related retail, or consumer goods industry Strong understanding of B2C / D2C business models, physical product sales cycles, manufacturing, and cost of goods complexities. Hands on and strategic leader Proficiency in NetSuite, Shopify, or related ERP systems is a strong asset Demonstrated experience at an entrepreneurial / high growth / start-up company scaling operations for rapid growth. Personal involvement in the competitive sports industry is an asset Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills. Exceptional communication and leadership capabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr