Chief Financial Officer

Moda Operandi is an e-commerce platform transforming the way people discover and shop for designer fashion. Through its innovative mix of commerce and content, Moda allows women to shop for what’s new and what’s next in designer fashion from the world’s leading emerging designers and luxury brands. Founded in 2011, Moda Operandi's mission is to make it easy for designers to grow their businesses and consumers to realize their personal style. Today, Moda’s platform carries more than 1,000 brands and designers across fashion, fine jewelry and home, shipping to 125 countries.

The Chief Financial Officer acts as the primary finance business partner to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Board of Directors, Executive Leadership Team, Finance organization and all Moda associates,  customers and vendors. The Chief Financial Officer supports accurate, complete and timely management and optimization of all financial matters for the company including, but not limited to, revenue recognition, cash flow, profitability, project financial performance, company financial performance, resourcing, customer support and other needed financial matters.

Position Requirements include:

Strategy:

• Partner with CEO and other members of the executive team to develop strategic growth initiatives and oversee the development of market plans
• Identify opportunities for top-line growth and drive profit improvement, not just through the traditional methods of cost control, but through examples such as product category/regional profitability analysis and benchmarking against industry peers
• Provide data-driven insight to critical business matters to drive profitable growth, leading long term planning processes, and Company-wide updates of KPI's, etc.
• Contribute actively to the evolution and execution of strategic business plans, including M&A, organic growth, and business development strategies

Investor Relations:

• Responsible for financial aspects of fundraising activities, with relevant experiences in equity, debt and convertible financing
• Create board materials, fundraising materials and other key financial reporting to advise investors and key stakeholders on overall company progress and financial health
• Play a leading role in negotiating with banks and lenders during fundraising stages and manage lender relationships
• Act as a liaison and forge relationships between the Company and the BOD, potential Investors, Banks etc.
• Ensure the fiscal integrity of the business through enhancement and management of accounting systems and controls

Operational Finance:

• Draw on strong operational and inventory management finance skills to advise and add value
• Oversee working capital, investment of funds, and work with internal and external resources to raise additional capital as required

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Provide overall leadership to the management reporting, financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes
• Lead efforts to drive the analytical rigor of the finance team so that business decisions throughout the organization are informed by analytical insight while improving the organization's ability to leverage and manage data

Reporting:

• Oversee, lead and manage the finance, control and accounting functions with a strict eye for cash flow inputs/outputs
• Responsible for all reporting, including monthly forecasting vs. actual cycle and reconciliation of variances
• Quarterly and year-end closing and reporting (for BOD and Investors)
• Annual budget and planning process, and 3-5Y forward planning

Efficiency / Process Improvement:

• Leverage an already strong operations platform to produce better data and insights and streamlines processes where possible
• Continuously examine opportunities for sustainable cost efficiencies that are consistent with the operating and growth strategies of the business

Leadership:

• Provide effective leadership to the finance organization, ensuring the development of the required financial capabilities for the Company, and the development of talent within the organization
• Ensure the function is properly resourced and organized, and develop an inclusive business partnership mindset across the organization

Compliance:

• Manage outside advisors such as auditors and tax advisors to assure compliance with federal and state law; as well as compliance with banking agreements

Education and Experience:

• Broad financial background from a retail environment with complex inventory management
• Prior experience as a CFO and experience working with growth-oriented businesses with revenues greater than $200M
• Proven ability to operate at both high and low elevations, being “hands on” when necessary with ability to lean into and drive the business forward
• 10+ years of experience in financial management and leadership with increasing strategic responsibility
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA preferred
• CPA preferred
• Public company experience preferred, with private to public experience a strong plus
• Strong GAAP experience required
• Proficiency with accounting software (NetSuite preferred) and large dataset Excel spreadsheets
• Experience within an international organization highly advantageous
• Proven ability to influence and build alignment across senior leadership
• Hybrid role, NY based (Brooklyn office space)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $250,000 - $300,000 per year. Bonus & Equity Eligible

Benefits:

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits
• Company Paid Life Insurance Benefit
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Benefits (STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (Exempt & FT)

The above statements describe the general nature of work being performed in this role, they are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Additional responsibilities may be required from time to time.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.

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