Director of Finance and Accounting

Overview Eco Chic Consignments operates three luxury resale brands — My Sister's Closet, My Sister's Attic, and Well Suited — across Arizona and Southern California. We operate ten locations with two California stores and plan to grow. We are a purpose-driven company building the systems, team, and culture to become the most trusted luxury resale destination in the country. The Opportunity This is a hands-on finance and accounting leadership role for someone who is equally comfortable closing the books and talking strategy with the CEO. You will own the full finance and accounting function — building the infrastructure, owning the reporting, and partner with the leadership team. You will be a two-person team in 2026 — you and a Staff Accountant. Your Responsibilities Accounting & Controls Own the full month-end close — target close by day 15 each month Manage day-to-day accounting operations — P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, AP/AR, and general ledger Replace the current contract Controller and operate as the hands-on accounting leader; work as a two-person team with our Staff Accountant through 2026 Establish and maintain internal controls across all ten locations — cash handling, consignor payouts, daily reconciliations Ensure GAAP compliance and the integrity of all financial statements Manage banking relationships, daily cash management, and bank reconciliations Build and maintain a 13-week cash forecast — proactively managing liquidity Own store-level P&L reporting — every location has a clear, accurate financial picture each month Own the annual audit process — managing the relationship with auditors (currently CBIZ), preparing materials, and delivering a clean audit on time Own annual tax compliance — coordinating with CBIZ on federal, state, and local filings across all jurisdictions Own the commercial insurance broker relationship across all locations Spend regular time in the stores to understand how the business operates on the floor Oversee payroll processing and reporting in partnership with HR; partner with HR on labor-related financial matters Reporting & Financial Planning Own the annual budgeting process end-to-end — bottoms-up, partnering with executives and store managers; 2027 budget delivered before December 25 Develop and distribute monthly and quarterly financial reporting to all leaders Prepare board-ready financial packages — including variance analysis, KPIs, and narrative commentary Manage all lender communication and quarterly covenant reporting — ensuring full compliance with credit agreements Financial Infrastructure Define core financial and operating metrics Build store-level reporting dashboards for real-time decision making Build toward a fully integrated 3-statement financial model (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) — Year 2 priority Support new store financial modeling and lease evaluation as the company grows Systems & Technology Support the Shopify migration and new POS implementation — ensuring financial data integrity from day one Evaluate and plan the migration from QuickBooks to an enterprise ERP — implementation planned for 2027 Implement financial automation to reduce manual processes and improve close accuracy Team Lead a lean two-person team in 2026 — build the structure and processes for adding a Financial Analyst in 2027 Own the vision for the finance team as the company grows Your First 12–18 Months Accounting is clean and running independently; close on time every month Store-level P&L is live with data-driven scorecards Automate or systematize high-frequency tasks (AP, bank reconciliations, sales tax filings) 13-week cash forecast in place and reviewed with the CEO Budget for 2027 delivered before Christmas ERP selection and implementation planning for 2027 Foundation set for forecasting a 3-statement model in Year 2 Our Values Kind & Courageous — Honest conversations, clear feedback, and humane standards Clarity & Consistency — Repeatable, scalable processes Curious Problem Solvers — Treat mistakes as data, share learnings openly Stewards, Not Owners — Protect consignors' goods, company resources, and trust What You Can Expect From Us A CEO who is direct and invested in your success A seat at the leadership table from day one Honesty about where we are and clarity about where we are going A CFO-level partner in financial work A compensation package that grows with capability and independence Compensation Base Salary: $150,000-165,000, Scottsdale, AZ — in office with flexibility Annual Bonuses up to 20% tied to company and individual performance Total Year 1 Cash up to ~$198,000 at maximum bonus Qualifications Experience: 8–12 years in progressive finance and accounting; hands-on with accounting operations and FP&A Leadership: experience closing the books, owning the books, and managing a small team Multi-unit retail, hospitality, consumer brand, or PE-backed services experience preferred Experience building financial reporting and infrastructure in growth environments Experience managing annual audit and tax compliance ERP implementation experience is a plus; QuickBooks migration planned for 2027 CPA preferred Skills & Capabilities Ability to close the books and present results clearly to non-finance leaders Translate financial data into actionable insights Build structure in ambiguous environments Attention to detail with ability to zoom out when needed Presence in the business — store visits are part of the role Collaborative with operations and people leaders to enable better decisions #J-18808-Ljbffr Eco-Chic Consignments