Position OverviewThe
Head of Finance & Operations holds full responsibility for all financial, accounting, compliance, and commercial operations functions. This role leads the Finance & Accounting team and serves as the main liaison to Headquarters, tax advisors, legal partners, and insurance providers. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and able to take full accountability for financial integrity and cross-functional processes.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinance & Accounting Leadership
- Lead and mentor the Finance & Accounting team.
- Serve as final owner of the accounting system and financial processes.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve accounting rules and guidelines.
- Oversee financial statements and monthly/annual reporting.
- Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital.
- Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Handle tax matters and serve as main contact for external tax advisors.
- Manage all insurance-related activities and policies.
- Provide regular financial reporting and business updates to global HQ.
Commercial Operations
- Ensure adherence to internal rules, compliance standards, and corporate governance.
- Maintain, enforce, and improve the Quality Management System.
- Lead efforts to optimize cross-functional processes between departments.
- Serve as local owner of the ERP system: performance, accuracy, data availability, and process improvement.
- Oversee local IT operations and cybersecurity readiness.
- Act as primary contact for all legal issues.
Data Analysis, KPIs & Business Strategy
- Perform P&L analysis, including material cost assessment.
- Evaluate the impact of article mix changes on cost, output, sales, and profitability.
- Analyze trade goods vs. local production impacts on margins.
- Assess intercompany pricing structures.
- Monitor stock levels and inventory performance.
- Evaluate stock takes and support continuous inventory accuracy improvement.
- Analyze sales trends and support Sales with financial insights.
- Track material cost developments (e.g., yarn) and assess pricing implications.
- Evaluate AR risk and drive credit management improvements.
- Develop KPIs and create financial tools for business assessment, including:
- Improved waste-quote calculations
- Enhanced article-level cost calculations
QualificationsRequired- Bachelor's degree (Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, etc.)
- 8-12+ years of finance experience
- Experience in a global business environment
Preferred- MBA
- Professional certifications (CPA, CFA, CMA)
- Leadership and management experience
Compensation & BenefitsSalary: $120,000-$150,000 (based on experience) + an annual performance bonus
Benefits include:- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) + 1 floating holiday
