Director, Strategic Finance

Who We Are: Spot & Tango is an innovative pet health & wellness brand that delivers personalized meal plans on a subscription basis. Our recipes are developed by leading animal nutritionists and are made with only real, human-grade ingredients... and nothing artificial! We have lofty goals (to make every dog in the country healthier, and every pet parent happier!) and we are looking for the right people to help us get there. This is an exciting opportunity to join a VC-backed, high-growth, e-commerce startup and have an outsized impact in an extremely fast-paced environment. Plus, you get to think about dogs all day! Who We Are: Spot & Tango is an innovative pet health & wellness brand that delivers personalized meal plans on a subscription basis. Our recipes are developed by leading animal nutritionists and are made with only real, human-grade ingredients... and nothing artificial! We have lofty goals (to make every dog in the country healthier, and every pet parent happier!) and we are looking for the right people to help us get there. This is an exciting opportunity to join a VC-backed, high-growth, e-commerce startup and have an outsized impact in an extremely fast-paced environment. Plus, you get to think about dogs all day! Who You Are: We're seeking a highly analytical and strategic finance leader to partner directly with the SVP of Finance, CEO, COO, and the broader leadership team in shaping the company's financial strategy and long‑term growth. You'll operate tactically and strategically at once; you are equally comfortable building sophisticated models, driving cross‑functional execution, evaluating high‑level strategic decisions, and presenting to leadership, lenders, and investors. This is an exciting opportunity to proactively elevate the Finance function and serve as a trusted partner in driving our next stage of growth. Responsibilities: Strategic Finance & Corporate Initiatives Partner directly with the SVP of Finance and leadership team on financial strategy, capital allocation, long‑range planning, and other high‑impact business initiatives Act as a strategic thought partner to the SVP of Finance, helping shape the Finance organization's priorities, operating model, and long‑term roadmap Assist the SVP of Finance with board reporting, executive reporting, capital allocation decisions, and other high‑impact projects Proactively identify financial risks and opportunities, monitor spending trends and budget compliance, develop contingency plans, and evaluate macroeconomic and business factors impacting financial performance Collaborate with cross‑functional leaders in Marketing, Strategy, Customer Experience, Product, Engineering, and Operations to analyze and execute high‑priority strategic projects Financial Planning & Analysis Develop monthly leadership reporting packages that explain financial performance, variance drivers, risks, opportunities, and forward‑looking implications Own FP&A’s planning, reporting, and analytics tools and systems; leverage what's built and drive continuous improvement Lead the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management processes, while improving forecast accuracy and planning cadence Translate operational initiatives into financial targets and establish scalable planning processes Partner with accounting to ensure timely month‑end close and forecasting accuracy Develop actionable financial insights that impact cross‑functional teams (e.g. customer acquisition, retention, inventory planning, spend management, strategic investments, new business cases, and broader business strategy) Treasury, Cash Flow & Capital Planning Own cash forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital management; deliver rolling forecasts with actionable recommendations Partner with Accounting to improve cash forecasting accuracy and working capital efficiency Support treasury operations and banking relationships Support debt and equity financing activities, M&A transactions, including financial modeling, due diligence, and execution Finance Transformation & Systems Own FP&A systems, planning tools, and reporting infrastructure while driving continuous improvements in scalability, automation, and decision support Lead Finance transformation initiatives that enhance planning processes, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiency Champion process improvements across budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, and cross‑functional planning Requirements 8–12 years of experience in top‑tier investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, strategic finance, FP&A, management consulting, or a combination thereof, with deep expertise in financial modeling Progressive FP&A leadership experience, including 3+ years supporting a CPG, food & beverage, retail, or inventory‑driven omni‑channel businesses Experience partnering directly with the leadership team on strategic and operational finance Experience leading company‑wide forecasting, budgeting, long‑range planning, and integrated financial modeling Capital markets experience (equity raises, debt financings, IPO prep, lender/investor reporting, etc) is strongly preferred Experience supporting omni‑channel businesses across DTC, Amazon, wholesale, and retail is highly preferred Bachelor’s degree or higher from top‑tier college; coursework in finance, business, math, engineering, statistics, computer science, or related field strongly preferred Qualifications Exceptional financial modeling skills with advanced Excel and integrated operating and financial models Strong command of FP&A, cash flow forecasting, treasury, working capital, and capital allocation Highly autonomous with exceptional ownership and accountability; proactively identify opportunities, anticipate issues, and independently drive initiatives from concept to execution Experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite, along with modern BI and reporting tools Experience leading finance transformation (reporting automation, planning systems, ERP enhancements, etc) is preferred Proven communication and cross‑functional leadership skills Collaborative, curious, and comfortable in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment Dog lover! This is a hybrid position based in our Midtown Manhattan office. In‑office presence is required on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Spot & Tango is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr