POSTED 11/4/2026
A privately owned retailer with a 50-year track record is seeking to appoint a Senior Vice President of Finance as part of its succession planning strategy. This individual will lead, mentor, and develop an Accounting & Finance team of 15, partner closely with ownership on fiscal strategy and business direction, and serve as a key member of the company's leadership team.
Responsibilities:
Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in strict accordance with GAAP standards.
Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies aligned with the company's growth objectives.
Lead long-range strategic planning, annual budgeting, and rolling forecasting processes.
Oversee consolidated financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, variance analysis, and executive performance dashboards.
Oversee corporate tax planning, compliance, and filings across U.S. federal and state, as well as Canadian federal and provincial jurisdictions.
Maintain and enhance internal financial controls, frameworks, and policies to safeguard company assets.
Lead annual corporate financial and multi-brand royalty audits while managing relationships with external auditors.
Lead the royalty accounting team to ensure complex, multi-brand inbound and outbound licensing agreements are accurately calculated, tracked, reported, and paid on time.
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of credit facilities and loan agreements, ensuring accurate compliance and covenant reporting.
Partner with the Head of Treasury to optimize cash flow, liquidity planning, and cash management for ongoing operations and seasonal working-capital fluctuations.
Collaborate with Divisional Presidents and leaders across Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations to review monthly financials, gross margin performance, inventory health, and G&A efficiency.
Provide advanced financial modeling and scenario analysis to support strategic initiatives, including new product launches, retail channel expansion, and potential mergers and acquisitions.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
CPA or MBA highly preferred.
10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with a proven track record in apparel, consumer goods, or manufacturing.
Deep operational familiarity with businesses operating across traditional wholesale and direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce fulfillment channels, including Shopify.
If you meet the qualifications outlined above and are interested in this opportunity, please apply today!
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EMPLOYEE TYPE:
Permanent
WORPLACE:
On-site
LOCATION:
New York, NY