Our client, a high-growth Christian apparel retailer, is currently seeking a strategic and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their executive team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, accounting, and operations, along with a proven track record in scaling and managing the financial aspects of a high-growth e-commerce company.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company’s growth and long-term business objectives.

• Oversee all aspects of the company’s financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

• Provide financial leadership and guidance to the executive team, board of directors, and investors.

• Develop and maintain relationships with financial institutions, investors, and other key stakeholders.

• Establish and manage financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, operational efficiency, and process improvement.

• Oversee the management of cash flow and working capital to support the company’s growth and financial stability.

• Prepare and present timely and accurate financial reports and analyses to support decision-making.

• Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring a high level of performance and expertise.

• Collaborate with other executive team members to develop and execute the company’s overall strategy.

• Assume full ownership of high-level profit and loss, as well as departmental or marketplace-specific profit and loss.

• Take full ownership of all marketing objectives, including net new customer acquisition, subscription acquisition, customer lifetime value (LTV), and estimated transaction value (ETV)

• Manage the marketing budget and ensure alignment with the company’s financial goals and objectives.

• Lead the negotiation of contracts, cost of goods sold (COGs), vendor agreements, partnerships, and other financial arrangements.

• Oversee the analysis and forecasting of customer lifetime value to support marketing metrics such as customer acquisition costs (CACs) and other key performance indicators.

Requirements:

• IMPORTANT: Experience in the e-commerce industry, preferably with a focus on apparel or consumer goods

• IMPORTANT: Ability to navigate a fast-paced, high-growth environment while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and adherence to deadlines

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; advanced degree (MBA or CPA) preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role

• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

• Proven track record of managing the financial aspects of a high-growth company, including

  scaling operations and managing cash flow.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Commitment to the company’s mission and values