Director of Accounting and Finance
Spring Footwear is a fast-growing company in the footwear industry, operating both Wholesale (B2B) and Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) divisions. We sell through multiple distribution channels, including B2B (national accounts, independent and specialty stores) and D2C (our company website, Amazon Marketplace, and retail stores).
We are looking for a dynamic Director of Accounting and Finance to take ownership of our financial operations, implement best practices, and build a high-performing, A+ finance team to support our scaling business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee all accounting and financial functions, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
- Implement automation and process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Recruit, develop, and mentor top-tier finance professionals to build an A+ finance team.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and all relevant financial regulations.
- Provide strategic financial insights to drive business growth and profitability.
- Manage complex reconciliation processes across both Wholesale and Direct-to-Consumer divisions, including Amazon, Shopify, national accounts, and retail operations.
- Oversee credit risk management to ensure healthy cash flow and mitigate potential financial risks.
- Work closely with the owner and executive team to align financial strategies with business goals.
- Lead recruiting efforts for the finance team, ensuring the right talent is in place to support company growth.
- Support HR and legal functions, with a strong focus on talent acquisition, training, and team development within the finance department.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in accounting/finance leadership roles.
- Strong knowledge of financial management in multi-channel distribution (B2B, D2C, retail, e-commerce).
- Must have experience with Amazon, Shopify, and managing financial operations for national accounts.
- Proven ability to manage complex reconciliation processes across multiple sales platforms.
- Experience implementing automation and best practices to improve efficiency.
- Strong understanding of credit risk management.
- Hands-on, strategic thinker with a proactive and solutions-driven approach.
- Proven track record in recruiting, developing, and leading high-performing finance teams.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader ready to take on the challenge of scaling a growing company. If you are passionate about financial excellence, business growth, and building a top-tier finance team, we’d love to hear from you!