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Position Overview:

The Director of Strategy and Finance will run, streamline, and manage strategic initiatives, operations, and finance. This role requires a strategic and forward-looking individual who can navigate the complexities of the apparel industry, manage the financial resources of a startup effectively, and drive the team towards best-in-class efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance:

• Budgeting and Financial Planning: Lead the development of annual budgets and financial plans, working closely with the accounting team to align financial goals with company objectives.
• Financial Analysis:Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making, including pricing strategies, product development, and investment opportunities.
• Cash Flow Management:Monitor and manage cash flow, ensuring the availability of funds for day-to-day operations and growth initiatives.
• Demand Planning: Lead in establishing targets for inventory purchases to optimize inventory, take advantage of price breaks where financially prudent, and ensure financial targets are protected.
• Financial Statement review: Complete a detailed review of monthly financial statements, with an intimate understanding of performance metrics, budget vs actual variance, and other financial drivers.

Strategy:

• Strategic Planning: Work closely with the leadership team to develop and hit targets that are core to the companys vision.
• New Project Initiatives:Spearheadnew projects that are outside the scope of current positions.
• Store Roll-Out: Work directly with ownership and be point person as we grow our retail footprint.

Operations:

• Supply Chain Management:Assist in overseeing end-to-end supply chain operations, including vendor relations, product costing, production, and distribution, to ensure efficient and timely delivery of the seasonal lines.
• Inventory Management:Develop and implement inventory procedures both at 3PL and store locations to optimize stock, increase turns, and reduce waste.
• Process Improvement:Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, drive down costs, and reduce waste.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in relevant field (CPA a plus)
• 10 years of meaningful experience in accounting and operations management preferably in the apparel industry or management consulting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of driving operational and financial improvements.
• Proficiency in financial software.
• Proficiency in Net Suite.
• High degree of proficiency in Excel.
• Team management skills are a must.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively among teams and make data-driven decisions.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)