Chief Financial Officer

Description

About the company

Ardmore Home Design (AHD), founded in 2008, is a privately owned, fast-paced, founder-led entrepreneurial company where we value people with strong skills to make our products and processes better every day. We design, sell, and distribute luxury home décor globally to interior designers and boutique/luxury retailers. The AHD family of wholesale brands includes Made Goods (flagship furniture made from unique materials), Pigeon & Poodle (home and bath accessories), Blue Pheasant (handcrafted tabletop products) and Burton James (luxury seating).

About the Role

This position will be a key member of the Senior Executive Leadership team. This person will report to the CEO (a co-founder) with close interaction with both co-founders, Board, C-Suite, and all departments. In addition to managing the Accounting/Finance team, including Inventory Control, and its processes, the CFO will play a key role in collaborating and leading across the organization on strategic initiatives and opportunities. Other operational business units (real estate LLCs, etc.) will also be under the oversight of this individual.

The ideal professional loves to own and drive projects through to completion by mentoring, coaching and influencing teams effectively. This individual is highly results-oriented, with grit and determination to thrive in a fast-paced environment, has a strong work ethic and is strong at multitasking, prioritizing, and communicating/aligning with ownership and others on priorities. This is an individual who is both strategic and a “do-er”: enjoys and excels working both at the 30,000-foot level as well as rolling up their sleeves to get into the details. These individual embraces and supports our in-person/on-site work culture and embodies our company values of Ownership, Collaboration and Respect.

Responsibilities

· Lead and execute annual budgeting and reforecasting process by collaborating and supporting colleagues

· Prepare, present and manage reports and analyses related to budgets, forecasts, financial plans, cash flow projections, and business forecasts

· Develop recommendations for tax strategy among and between the company’s various entities (C-Corp, S-Corp, LLCs) for owners in partnership with external tax advisors

· Identify opportunities to and drive the implementation of technology to automate and improve processes (e.g., cash reconciliation, reporting etc.)

· In partnership with the Controller, develop, implement and document accounting controls, policies and procedures; work with the team to ensure compliance with any/all tax/licensing/retirement plans applicable to AHD and other related entities

· Manage and maintain external relationships (banks, accounting firms, legal, brokers etc.) with an elevated level of service consistent with our elevated brand

· Manage all entities’ accounting/financial statements thoroughly, timely and proactively, and present to and inform Owners/Board on a regular cadence

· Nurture, mentor and develop the Accounting/Finance and Inventory Control teams; develop a talent and organizational plan to identify and fill gaps and invest in the team to achieve business goals and meet deadlines

· Be a strong and effective company influencer to successfully accomplish projects and initiatives and drive them to the finish line

· Evolve the Accounting/Finance team into a service-driven department that will provide excellent service, support, training and guidance to other AHD departments in need of financial or accounting help

Requirements

· BS degree in Finance, Accounting or another relevant major

· CPA and/or MBA preferred

· 20 years of Accounting/Finance and leadership experience

· Experience with M&A and business transactions at high scales

· Proven track record in operational and financial leadership at $100M organization and also a strong interest in working for a founder-led business

· Experience with warehouse inventory accounting and processes (wholesale and/or retail) required

· Proven experience as a leader and advisor to the CEO and/or founders

· Thorough understanding of practices, theories, and policies involved in accounting and finance

· Experience of excelling in - and preference for - a fast paced, high growth environment

· Strong grit and determination to get to the finish line even when there are competing priorities or barriers (entrepreneurial mindset)

· Stellar analytical, decision-making, judgment and problem-solving skills

Compensation

Starting annual salary: $250,000-300,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Salary : $250,000 - $300,000