Director of Finance & Accounting

Position Overview

RSG is seeking an experienced Director of Finance & Accounting to lead and oversee all finance and accounting functions for RSG and its supported retail businesses. This is a full-scope finance leadership role responsible for building, operating, and continuously improving core finance and accounting functions while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and business partners.

Based in Columbus, OH, this role will own end-to-end financial strategy and execution for RSG, including financial planning, reporting, budgeting, accounting operations, and compliance. The Director will play a critical role in enabling scalable growth, operational rigor, and financial discipline across Regent’s retail platform.

• Serve as the senior finance leader for RSG, acting as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to executive leadership and functional leaders.
• Lead all finance and accounting functions for RSG and its portfolio brands, including Club Monaco, La Senza, and other retail businesses.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Provide expert guidance on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Analyze sales, margin, cost structure, and profitability to guide strategic decision-making across brands.
• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support growth initiatives, restructurings, and investment decisions.
• Monitor key financial and operational KPIs, identify risks and opportunities, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Partner with brand leadership, operations, and corporate stakeholders to identify cost efficiencies, working capital improvements, and margin enhancement opportunities.
• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and revenue recognition.
• Ensure strong internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures are implemented and consistently followed across RSG and portfolio companies.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other financial partners; lead audit and tax processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and Regent LP reporting expectations.
• Support private equity reporting needs, including cash flow forecasting, variance analysis, and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team within RSG.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support business initiatives, systems implementations, and process improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including leadership responsibility across multiple finance disciplines.
• Proven experience operating as a full-scope finance leader in a multi-site or multi-business environment.
• Strong understanding of retail financial drivers, inventory, margin analysis, and multi-entity accounting.
• Demonstrated experience with ERP platforms and financial systems; experience with Net Suite, SAP, or similar systems preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and financial compliance.
• Ability to partner effectively with senior leaders while managing competing priorities across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive and complex financial matters.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and execution focus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with a hands-on mindset and comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving environments.

• Salary range: $140,000–$150,000 (can be flexible for the right candidate).
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) participation.
• Additional perks:
  Health Savings Account (HSA), Short/Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Commuter Benefits, and Employee Discount Programs.