Director of Finance HQ Office - Corporate

About us:

Since 1878, at Venchi we have celebrated chocolate in all its forms: from the authentic taste of our cocoa origins to the art of gelato. Today, we are a team of over 1,600 people across more than 200 stores worldwide, united by the same passion for quality and Italian excellence.

At the heart of this journey are our values:
Taste, Truth, Ingenuity, and Togetherness. They mean creating authentic experiences with care and precision; acting with transparency and responsibility; turning curiosity into impact through creativity and innovation; growing together by building trust and collaboration every day.

Joining Venchi means embarking on an endless journey where tradition meets innovation, bringing quality, well-being, and the joy of positive indulgence around the world.

We are seeking a Director of Finance based in our New York City headquarters. Reporting directly to the CEO of Venchi USA and functionally to the global CFO, the Director of Finance will be responsible for leading the company's financial planning, reporting, performance management, and business control activities. This role serves as a strategic business partner to the CEO and leadership team, providing financial insights to support decision‑making and sustainable growth.

The Director of Finance will oversee the US‑based finance team while coordinating closely with the accounting team based in Italy to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and effective financial operations. This position requires a highly analytical and hands‑on finance leader with strong retail experience and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑growing, international organization.

Finance Business Partner

• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, providing financial insights, analysis, and recommendations to support decision‑making, growth initiatives, and profitability improvement.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, long‑range planning, and business case development.

Financial Reporting & Performance Management

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring timely and accurate financial information.
• Monitor business performance against budget and forecast, providing variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Develop and track key financial and operational KPIs across all sales channels.

Cash Flow, Working Capital & Profitability

• Manage cash flow planning and liquidity to support business operations and growth.
• Oversee inventory, receivables, payables, and other working capital drivers to optimize financial performance.
• Analyze profitability by channel, product category, and store, identifying opportunities to improve margins and returns.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure effective internal controls, financial policies, and compliance with applicable accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate external audits and serve as the primary finance contact for auditors and external advisors.
• Manage relationships with the company's insurance brokers and providers, ensuring adequate coverage, cost optimization, and timely resolution of claims and compliance requirements.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the US finance team while ensuring effective coordination with the accounting team based in Italy.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and business partnership across the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong experience in retail, consumer goods, or multi‑unit businesses.
• Proven ability to partner with senior executives and influence decision‑making through data‑driven insights.
• Solid understanding of financial planning, reporting, accounting, internal controls, and cash flow management.
• Experience managing teams within an international or matrix organization.
• Advanced proficiency with financial systems and analytical tools; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Hands‑on,…