Director of Accounting and Finance

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Korn Ferry is pleased to partner exclusively with our client, a dynamic D2C North American sports apparel retailer looking to hire a new Director (Head) of Finance & Accounting during a time of rapid growth and expansion.

The Director will lead and optimize the company’s financial and operational functions while playing a key role in strategic decision-making and driving growth. To start – this will be a single contributor role working with outsourced contractors and serving as a trusted advisor to the leadership team / co-founders.

This is a unique opportunity to build a best-in
-class accounting & finance function and make a significant impact as the company scales.

Location: Remote (Eastern Time Zone)

• Lead, develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Maintain accurate financial reporting, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Present financial analysis to the executive team and stakeholders to guide key decisions.
• Research, pursue, and implement business financing strategies (Lines of Credit, Asset Based Lending (ABLs), Debt, Equity, Etc.) in order to fulfill the needs of the business.
• Leverage supply chain terms to optimize the cash flow of the business.

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficient supply chain management and production processes.
• Implement operational best practices to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline processes and optimize use of resources.

• Leverage and optimize Net Suite for financial and operational reporting and workflows.
• Integrate Shopify for seamless e-commerce operations and ensure it interfaces effectively with other business systems.
• Identify and implement and own new tools to enhance productivity and data-driven decision-making (i.e. Net Stock – Inventory Planning tools; Elastic – Order Entry and B2B campaign tools; Etc.)

• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing finance and operations team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Set clear performance metrics and goals for team members.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in finance and operations leadership roles
• Experience working for the apparel, sporting goods, or related retail, or consumer goods industry
• Strong understanding of B2C / D2C business models, physical product sales cycles, manufacturing, and cost of goods complexities.
• Hands on and strategic leader
• Proficiency in Net Suite, Shopify, or related ERP systems is a strong asset
• Demonstrated experience at an entrepreneurial / high growth / start-up company scaling operations for rapid growth.
• Personal involvement in the competitive sports industry is an asset
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and leadership capabilities.