The Vice President Finance Accounting will set the direction for the Finance Department and provide the managerial leadership to ensure that the line management teams of the Companies served are equipped with the financial planning and analysis tools, data, and support to achieve their Company revenue growth, net profit, and other agreed KPIs.

Key Accountability Areas

Finance Department Direction

• Company Context: Understand and accurately convey to the Finance team the purpose, core values and business strategy of each Company served.
• Company Business Strategy: Participate in developing each Company’s 3‑year business targets, strategies, and annual operating plan.
• Finance Department Direction: Within the context of the Companies’ business targets and strategies, set 3‑year and annual Finance Department targets and plans.
• Immediate Employees’ (IEs) SMART GOALS: Communicate the Companies’ and the Finance Department’s 3‑year and annual targets, strategies and plans as context for developing and approving IEs’ annual goals.

Finance Department Capability

• Processes: Maintain a rolling 3‑year annual functional headcount/recruitment and succession plan to ensure that the function has the skilled knowledge and competencies needed.
• Systems & Technology: Evaluate, recommend and, when approved, implement financial planning and management systems to improve data capture, analysis, reporting timeliness and accuracy.
• Operating Budget: Develop and obtain approval for the Department’s operating budget in line with its approved business and annual plans.
• Ethics & Accountability: Define, model and reinforce a culture of accountability, ethical behavior and adherence to Finance policies and procedures.
• Performance Measures: Establish KPIs and systems for monitoring the Department’s performance against agreed targets, linking back to the Company’s KPIs.

Finance Department Team Outputs

• Business Plans: Participate in defining the company’s three‑year business targets and strategies, and lead in creating the three‑year and annual financial targets and operating plan.
• Budget: Lead the preparation of the annual budgeting process in support of the annual operating plan. Define the structure and variables, guide line management, run simulations and report on budget‑related issues.
• Forecasts: Prepare and review monthly and YTD results, using forward‑looking intelligence to assess the current year outlook and proactively recommend actions.
• Financial Analysis & Performance Improvement
• Month‑End Business Reviews: Analyze and present month‑end financial results dashboards and forecast updates, highlighting risks and actionable opportunities.
• Quarterly Business Reviews: Lead QBR deep‑dives examining external factors and key department performance, providing forward‑looking risks and opportunities.
• Quarterly Board Meeting Reviews: Prepare materials for QBR and support Company leadership in presentation.
• Monthly and Year‑End Closing: Lead completion of closing, verification and reporting of results.
• Capital Expenditures
• Proposals: Support preparation of Capital Expenditure proposals and evaluation of return on capital invested.
• Return on Investment: Track and report ROI, risks and improvement opportunities after approval.
• Business Partnerships
• Collaboration with Finance & Accounting Teams: Work seamlessly with Head Office and related teams to share best practices and provide high‑value finance services.
• Line Management & Teams: Serve as trusted advisor and partner to cross‑functional colleagues, delivering financial insights.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Establish meeting cadence and collaborative processes to encourage effective teamwork with IEs and cross‑functionally.
• IE Performance Management: Agree on SMART goals, provide continuous guidance, conduct reviews and determine year‑end appraisals.
• IE Development: Assess strengths and development needs, coaching IEs to develop functional and managerial competencies.
• Recognition & Reward: Provide differential recognition and reward recommendations.
• De‑selection: Recommend re‑assignment or termination of IEs when appropriate.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Finance, Business Management or related field.
• 10 years of increasing responsibility in a finance function.
• 5 + years’ experience in financial planning, control and analysis with in‑depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. Experience with Business Intelligence/Objects and Lawson M3 desirable.
• 3‑5 years of managerial leadership experience.
• Experience in multi‑unit wholesale/retail concepts preferred.
• Proven strong analytical, problem‑solving, consultative and interpersonal skills.

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion

Benefits (inferred): Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k)

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