Director of Finance And Operations

Company Overview:

Texas Standard is a quickly growing menswear brand inspired by the independent spirit, rich heritage, and refined grit of Texas. We blend timeless style with elevated craftsmanship to deliver apparel and accessories built for the modern Texas gentleman. You can find Texas Standard products on www.texas-standard.com, in wholesale partner stores nationwide, and in our new retail location on South Congress. As we expand, we are seeking a strategic and hands-on leader to ensure operational excellence and drive growth across the organization.

Position Overview:

The Director of Finance & Operations will serve as a key business partner to the President, overseeing all financial planning, operational processes, and performance metrics that drive profitability and efficiency. This individual will manage the rhythm of the business — from budgeting and forecasting to supply-chain oversight and cross-departmental alignment.

The ideal candidate brings strong financial acumen, operational discipline, and experience in consumer products or apparel. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who thrives at the intersection of numbers, systems, and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership

• Own all financial planning and reporting, including P&L management, budgets, and forecasts.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools to track company and departmental performance.
• Partner with the President to analyze growth opportunities, margins, and cash flow.
• Oversee accounting, AP/AR, and inventory reconciliation (QuickBooks Online ERP).
• Manage annual budgeting, audit prep, and tax coordination with outside accountants.

Operational Excellence

• Streamline processes across production, inventory management, and fulfillment.
• Oversee vendor relationships, landed cost tracking, and supply-chain performance.
• Ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency across domestic and international manufacturing partners.
• Lead systems integration (ERP, Shopify Plus, reporting tools) for better data visibility.
• Support cross-functional OKRs and hold departments accountable for deliverables.

Strategic Execution

• Partner with leadership to forecast business scenarios and resource needs.
• Translate strategic goals into financial and operational plans with measurable outcomes.
• Identify and implement scalable process improvements that enable growth.

Qualifications:

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in finance or operations within apparel or consumer goods.
• Proven success managing budgets, cash flow, and inventory in a high-growth environment.
• Strong understanding of product costing, landed costs, and margin analysis.
• Experience with omni-channel business models (e-commerce, wholesale, retail).
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Shopify, and ERP systems (ApparelMagic, AIMS360, Brightpearl, etc.).
• Data-driven problem-solver with excellent communication and project-management skills.
• Must live in Austin, TX.