What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Finance position at Local Boy Outfitters?
Company
Local Boy Outfitters is a consumer apparel and lifestyle brand offering clothing and accessories centered around outdoor enthusiasts and Southern culture. Originally founded as a male-focused t-shirt company, Local Boy today offers more than 25 product categories including button-ups, outwear, performance apparel, bottoms, and accessories for men, women, and kids.
Opportunity
Reporting to the Co-Founder / Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors, the Vice President- Finance will be a key partner to the executive leadership team as well as the Board in the execution of the Company’s strategic plan and achievement of financial goals. We are seeking a dynamic leader to take a hands-on approach leading the daily operations of the accounting department and collaborate with the executive team in developing and executing strategic financial objectives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage the finance and accounting function for the business, including personnel, tax, treasury, policies and procedures
- Establish financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems, including transitioning the business to complete GAAP accrual accounting
- Hire, train, develop, inspire, and lead a team across accounting, HR, and IT functions
- Oversee the monthly closing process. Including internal and external reporting/deadlines
- Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of the annual capital and operating budget process in collaboration with other members of the executive team and the private equity sponsor
- Deliver timely, accurate, and comprehensive financial reports
- Drive ERP enhancement/conversion, including the implementation of industry-standard software
- Develop internal job-costing capabilities, allowing Company management to track revenue and margin by project
- Lead external audits
- Complete weekly flash/KPI dashboard, and manage key third-party relationships
- Participate in add-on acquisition due diligence and post-close integration
- Manage HR, IT, payroll, and health insurance functions
- Act as a key liaison for private equity sponsor and lenders
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, an MBA/Master’s degree in accounting/related preferred (CPA preferred but not required)
- A minimum of 2-3 years serving as a Controller/similar position for a mid-sized company
- Minimum of 4 years of audit at a national public accounting firm
- ERP implementation (NetSuite preferred)
- Experience with organizations that are in the retail, distribution or manufacturing industries
- M&A due diligence, post-acquisition integration, and onboarding experience
- Exceptional analytical, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Private equity sponsor experience is highly valued
Compensation & Benefits
- Fair market Base Bonus Equity
- Medical/Dental/Vision