We are partnering with a high-growth luxury retail & wholesale brand in New York City seeking a Chief Financial Officer to serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and build the financial foundation for the company’s next phase of growth.
This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a finance executive who enjoys building from the ground up. The CFO will establish best-in-class accounting and finance processes, recruit and develop a high-performing team, and play a key role in shaping business strategy as the company continues to scale its retail and wholesale presence.
The role requires someone comfortable operating both strategically and tactically — from developing financial models and infrastructure to partnering with leadership on growth initiatives and operational decision-making.
This position is 5 days per week in-office in NYC and offers the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on a growing, design-driven brand.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor and right hand to the CEO on financial strategy, growth initiatives, and operational decision-making
- Partner with executive leadership to drive business expansion across retail, wholesale, and eCommerce channels
- Develop financial insights that support pricing strategy, margin optimization, and inventory planning
- Build long-term strategic plans and financial roadmaps aligned with company growth objectives
- Establish the accounting and finance infrastructure, processes, and internal controls needed to scale
- Build and lead the accounting and finance team, hiring key roles across accounting, FP& A, and operations
- Implement scalable systems and tools (ERP, reporting, inventory tracking) to support business growth
- Create best practices for financial reporting, close processes, and data accuracy
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling across multiple revenue streams
- Oversee monthly close process, financial statement preparation, and management reporting
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity planning
- Deliver reporting and analysis to support executive decision-making
- Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Merchandising teams
- Provide insight into inventory management, cost structure, and margin improvement opportunities
- Support vendor negotiations and key commercial initiatives
- Build KPIs and dashboards to track performance across retail and wholesale channels
- Help scale the organization through periods of rapid growth and operational change
- Develop processes that allow the business to expand efficiently without sacrificing financial rigor
- Prepare the company for future strategic opportunities
Qualifications
- 15+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience
- Experience in luxury goods, retail, wholesale, consumer products, or eCommerce strongly preferred
- Proven track record of building or transforming accounting and finance functions
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience hiring, mentoring, and leading teams
- Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a growing environment
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
- Experience implementing ERP systems or financial tools is a plus
- CPA strongly preferred
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