Director of Finance

Summary

Join Hadley Designs as their Director of Finance and help them reach the next level of growth! This role involves building scalable financial systems, managing cash flow, leading forecasting and budgeting, and optimizing profits. You will be responsible for delivering accurate monthly financials, maintaining a 12-month rolling cash forecast, and leading the annual budgeting process. The position requires building automated financial systems, improving EBITDA across departments, and providing strategic financial insights. Success in this role means transforming the finance function from reactive to proactive, ensuring fast, clean, and audit-ready reporting. You will be a core member of the leadership team, driving strategic clarity and operational discipline.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (MBA/CPA strongly preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven success building scalable finance systems and strategic reporting processes
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive decisions through financial insight
• Detail Orientation: Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, ensuring all financial data and reporting is accurate and reliable
• Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge: Maintains a deep understanding of GAAP, tax regulations, and audit standards to ensure full compliance and risk mitigation
• Analytical Expertise: Utilizes advanced analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making
• Process Optimization: Proactively identifies opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and implement scalable financial systems
• Strategic Focus: Aligns financial planning and reporting with the organization’s strategic goals, enabling data-driven decision-making and long-term success
• Technology Proficiency: Leverages advanced tools such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Excel to optimize financial management and reporting processes
• Leadership and Collaboration: Inspires, mentors, and leads teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Communication Excellence: Communicates complex financial concepts clearly and effectively to stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic environments, quickly adjusting to new challenges and evolving business needs while maintaining a high level of performance
• Energy and Positivity: Consistently operates with enthusiasm and a positive attitude to motivate others and drive progress

Responsibilities

• Deliver Accurate, Insightful Monthly Financials - Own and execute a standardized monthly close process to deliver accurate financial statements by the 20th calendar day of the following month. Ensure zero material errors and full reconciliation of all key accounts, while producing clear reporting that drives confident, data-backed decision-making
• Maintain and Optimize Cash Flow Strategy - Manage a weekly-updated, 12-month rolling cash forecast to ensure liquidity and financial stability. Route 100% of eligible payments through optimal float strategies, and surface at least one new cash optimization tactic per quarter—such as improved vendor terms, debt structuring, or payment sequencing
• Lead Forecasting and Budgeting Across the Business - Plan and lead Hadley Designs’ annual budgeting and forecasting cycle. Launch the process each fall, align department budgets with growth targets, and finalize all plans by December 1. Monitor and maintain ≤10% variance between forecasts and actuals through regular reforecasting and departmental collaboration
• Build Scalable Financial Systems and Operational Workflows - Document all core finance workflows—including close, forecasting, cash flow, and reporting—by Month 3. By Month 6, implement streamlined systems for expense approvals, reimbursements, travel booking, and company card usage. Deliver an ERP implementation plan and reduce manual reporting time by 25% within Year 1
• Drive Profit Optimization Across Departments - Deliver monthly EBITDA analysis across all major departments to uncover cost-saving and margin improvement opportunities. Partner with leaders to implement at least one impactful initiative per quarter. Increase trailing-12-month EBITDA margin by 2 percentage points in your first year
• Accounts Receivable and Payable: Manage invoicing, collections, and payments to maintain cash flow and ensure accurate reconciliation
• Cash Management Operations: Monitor daily cash positions, maintain liquidity, and oversee use of credit float strategies
• Compliance and Audit Readiness: Ensure GAAP compliance, manage internal controls, and lead external audit preparation
• Payroll and Benefits Administration: Oversee payroll and reimbursements for accuracy, timeliness, and legal compliance
• Tax Compliance: Oversee accurate and timely sales tax filings and payroll tax submissions, ensuring compliance across all jurisdictions
• Systems and Software Management: Optimize financial tools (e.g., Xero, LinkMyBooks, Hubdoc, Google Sheets) to streamline workflows and reduce manual work
• Inventory and COGS Management: Reconcile inventory regularly and validate COGS entries in partnership with operations
• Strategic Insights and Decision Support: Provide financial analysis to support key business decisions and capital planning
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with teams across the business to assess financial impact and support growth initiatives
• Financial Dashboard & KPI Maintenance: Maintain dashboards and scorecards to ensure clear visibility into performance
• Team Development and Delegation: Identify opportunities to delegate transactional tasks and support the development of future finance capabilities as the department grows

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in multi-channel eCommerce or retail preferred

Benefits

• Remote-first work environment
• Flexible working hours (with core availability window)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Access to courses, trainings, or a learning budget
• Access to company products
• Regular Interaction with CEO
• Established Company doing business for 10+ years
• Personal Development
• Autonomy of time and schedule