Director of Finance - Vitapod｜Meet.jobs

Vitapod is looking for an insightful and data-driven Director of Finance to join our team and help us raise the bar for holistic hydration. In this role, you will lead the financial operations behind the implementation and expansion of our go-to-market strategy. You must be a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves type of manager that enjoys a fast-paced, start-up environment. The role requires decision-making support and P&L management, as well as analyzing key performance indicators related to an online subscription business, including revenue, cost of goods sold, acquisition costs, operating expenses, and retention.

This will require developing financial models, scenario analyses, and decision-making tools. It will also require the ability to help the organization expand into other potential sales channels. This position requires strong FP&A and accounting skills, a strong business acumen, cross-collaboration with other department team members, and the ability to understand the big picture while being detail-oriented. This position is full time and located in New York City.

Responsibilities:

· Provide strategic insights and conclusions based on financial analysis, working side by side with the leads of business units
· Develop and track cross-company efforts to improve gross margin and cash flow
· Create and maintain key performance metrics and dashboards on business, financial and cash results to ensure the optimal operation of the business. Identify initiatives for improvements that can positively impact the financial outlook of the company, including developing, tracking, and executing business initiatives with the company’s leadership
· Guide planning and functional resource management (e.g. headcount, capital and/or any other targeted investment approvals, etc.) for specific functions within the company, including development of financial forecasts
· Prepare timely and appropriately informative reports on financial performance on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
· Be responsible for the preparation of budgets and forecasts for various functions/departments
· Evaluate the revenue, profit, cash flow and value creation potential of new product introductions or business decisions
· Manage daily accounting operations, creating scalable processes to ensure all financial information is properly captured, reconciled, and documented. Establishing and maintaining good internal controls environments, including account reconciliations.
· Lead or support implementation and integration of various data information systems as well as relevant policies and procedures

Skills:
· Strong understanding of Subscription Commerce / Direct-To-Consumer drivers and metrics
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work with all levels and collaborate with partners across the organization
· Strong business sense; able to utilize financial data to influence company decision-making
· Experienced in developing and presenting business plans, models, and financial forecasts to senior management and Board of Directors
· Maintain strong working capital and cash flow management & monitor inventory levels, accounts payable and accounts receivable
· Detail-oriented, to-the-point communicator, with data-oriented skills; organized and accurate
· Successful in driving process improvements and system implementations with a continuous improvement mentality
· Cross-functional team participation and leadership capabilities as a change agent
· Must thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic company environment, and have a strong work ethic
· Willingness to own the building of complex financial models, considering a variety of business inputs; ability to communicate the results and the impact to the business economics, accounting, tax and cash
· Provide and manage month-end and year-end close and timely generation of accurate financial statements; sales tax compliance and filing; and financial audits

Requirements:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent technical discipline, MBA preferred
· 7+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles
· Experience in a fast-paced, venture-backed, start-up environment
· Experience with Subscription/DTC business models and forecasting preferred
· Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills, as well as strong sense of accountability and ownership. High ethical values, practices, and integrity
· Management talent and well-developed leadership skills, able to lead a team with clear vision and expectations, and to work well up and down the organization
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
· An inquisitive mind. You are always looking for data and patterns that unearth critical information that will help the company be more effective at achieving its mission
· A strong work ethic and a burning desire to build something that matters
· A person with a sense of fairness and great team spirit
· Experience with systems migrations and integrations and/or project management leadership experience. Experience in Odoo, a plus

The company offers a full benefits package including medical, dental and vision care, employer-paid life insurance and a 401(k) with company matching. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please attach a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to describe your interest and fit with our position.