Director of Finance

Own and Improve Accounting Operations Manage the accounting function (internal team and/or external partners) Ensure accounting processes remain up to date, documented, and continuously improving Maintain clean, consistent expense categorization and a well-structured chart of accounts Ensure financial data pipelines and integrations remain accurate and reliable Own the accuracy of financial reporting across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow Ensure Bills Are Paid Own the accounts payable process and controls Manage the people/vendors responsible for paying bills, wires, and ACH payments Ensure all payments are made accurately and on time Establish clear approval workflows and payment policies Deliver Department-Level Financial Clarity Build and maintain department-level P&Ls and cost reporting Help departments understand their costs and unit economics, for example: CX team costs and unit economics Photography team unit economics Showroom profitability by location Present financial information in clear, digestible formats that department leaders can use Track trends over time and help teams understand what’s driving changes Act as a Thought Partner to CEO and Department Heads Partner with department leaders to evaluate plans, experiments, and operational changes Help think through tradeoffs, ROI, and cost implications of decisions Provide financial perspective on headcount changes, tooling investments, and process improvements Support leadership in making data-informed, economically sound decisions Support team leaders in vendor contract negotiations Support leadership in budgeting and projections Requirements 8–12+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or operational finance roles Experience owning or managing accounting functions (including AP, close, and reporting) Strong understanding of cost accounting and operational finance Proven ability to translate financial data into clear insights for non-finance stakeholders Comfortable managing processes, systems, and people (not just financial models) Strong judgment, attention to detail, and follow-through Collaborative mindset and low ego; comfortable partnering closely with operators Experience in ecommerce, retail, consumer brands, or inventory-heavy businesses is a plus. Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive experience in managing accounting operations, including accounts payable, financial reporting, and cost accounting. Capable of translating complex financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders while supporting leadership in budgeting and strategic decision-making. Highest-signal resume keywords Accounting Operations Management Financial Reporting Accuracy Cost Accounting Expertise Vendor Contract Negotiation Data-Driven Decision Support ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Accounts Payable Management Financial Data Analysis P&L Management Budgeting and Projections Expense Categorization Financial Process Improvement Chart of Accounts Structuring Operational Finance Trend Analysis Cost Reporting Soft Skills Collaborative Mindset Strong Judgment Attention to Detail Effective Communication Low Ego Industry Keywords Ecommerce Retail Consumer Brands Inventory-Heavy Businesses #J-18808-Ljbffr