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Location: Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid)
Salary: 200K+
Role Overview:
As the business continues scaling, we’re looking for a VP of Finance to architect and lead finance function, driving both strategic leadership and operational rigor. This role will partner closely with the CEO and executive team to build scalable systems, enable data-driven decision making, and support capital strategy and long-term value creation.
This is more than a traditional finance role, it’s a legacy-building opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and is excited to build systems, teams, and processes from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Finance & Business Partnership
● Partner with the CEO and leadership team to shape financial strategy aligned with aggressive growth targets and profitability goals
● Develop and maintain integrated financial models covering revenue growth, channel expansion, pricing, margins, and working capital
● Translate financial insights into actionable recommendations across sales, marketing, supply chain, and operations
● Drive strategic decision-making around product launches, channel mix, and customer economics
● Contribute to company-wide strategic planning, supporting prioritization of key initiatives and resource allocation to drive profitable growth
Financial Operations & Infrastructure
● Build, own and scale a best-in-class finance function, including FP&A, accounting, and financial reporting
● Implement systems, tools, and processes to support rapid growth (ERP, forecasting tools, BI dashboards)
● Establish KPI reporting across key CPG metrics: gross-to-net, contribution by product / channel, and cash conversion cycles
● Improve forecasting accuracy, budgeting processes, and fi nancial visibility across the organization
● Lead annual financial audit, tax reporting, and internal control processes
Capital Strategy & Investor Support
● Support relationships with investors and lenders, including reporting, analysis, and performance tracking
● Assist in capital allocation planning, cash management, and financing strategy
● Prepare materials for board meetings, investor updates, and strategic planning sessions
Leadership & Culture
● Serve as a cross-functional business partner, bringing a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset
● Build a team environment rooted in grit, clarity, accountability, and shared wins
● Set the tone for how company shows up in the industry: ambitious, grounded, real, and a bit scrappy (on purpose)
Qualifications & Experience
● 10–15+ years of finance experience, with 3–5+ years in a senior leadership role (VP Finance, Head of Finance, or similar)
● Experience in high-growth CPG, food & beverage, consumer brands, or retail-driven businesses strongly preferred
● Experience in a private equity-backed or venture-backed environment is a plus
● Demonstrated success scaling fi nance functions in companies growing from <$50M to $100M+ revenue
● Strong understanding of CPG financial drivers, including: Cost of goods and margin management, Trade spend and gross-to-net, Inventory and working capital cycles, Multi-channel (retail, Amazon, DTC) economics
● Experience building financial models, implementing systems, and improving reporting infrastructure
● Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial controls, and audit processes
● Comfortable in the room, whether that’s an investor, internal strategy meeting, or board room
● Scrappy enough to roll up sleeves, seasoned enough to command the strategy
● Highly proficient in Google Sheets/Excel, with the ability to build and iterate on financial models in a fast-moving environment
Please send resume to [email protected]
Location: New York, NY
Salary: 200K+
Position Summary: The VP of Finance will serve as a key strategic partner to the CEO in the overall management of the Company. This role is responsible for driving the Company’s financial performance, operational excellence, and scalable growth.
The executive will Lead the Accounting, Finance, Operations, Systems, Logistics functions, ensuring financial discipline and the infrastructure needed to support the company’s long-term objectives. This individual will play a critical role in shaping business strategy and optimizing profitability.
Direct Reports: The VP of Finance will oversee the accounting department and the head of systems/logistics.
Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy
Financial Planning, Reporting and Analysis
Capital and Cash Management
Operations & Administration
Team Leadership & Development
Success Metrics
Please send resume to [email protected]
Location: New York, NY
Salary: 150K+
FINANCE & LOGISTICS MANAGER
Reports to: Director of Operations + Senior Sales Director
This is a key role at an Art Gallery. You will serve as the primary point of contact among the accounting, registrar, and sales teams, ensuring alignment across all departments. We are looking for someone who will increase productivity and improve workflow in this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Invoicing & Payments
• Generate invoices for all artwork sales as directed by sales directors, customizing based on individual sales agreements.
• Coordinate with clients, advisors, and consignors to obtain accurate billing and shipping information.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of sales tax guidelines, working with the Accounting team and Director of Operations to ensure compliance.
• Track overdue invoices and follow up with clients as needed.
• Track non-art costs for reimbursement, including compiling vendor invoices and consolidated shipping costs.
• Generate non-art invoices and track payment status.
• Coordinate initial shipping details with appropriate contacts once invoices are paid.
• Facilitate payments to third parties, including advisor commissions, consignor, and resale payments.
Releases & Statements
• Send internal release communications once invoices are paid.
• Work with registrars to facilitate shipments of artworks to clients.
• Create statements for artists, consignors, commissions, and resale payments, ensuring accurate sales splits and reimbursements.
Sales Tracking & Reporting
• Track unresolved sales and reserves in Artlogic and Quickbooks.
• Maintain accurate records in Artlogic, including collector and vendor information and provenance for resale inventory.
• Liaise with accounting and registrars regarding all incoming and outgoing artworks tied to financial activity.
• Maintain detailed sales records and reporting spreadsheets.
• Prepare weekly sales and payment reports, as well as exhibition and art fair reports for leadership.
• Generate additional analytical reports as needed.
Pricing & Database Management
• Maintain and update pricing charts for all artists.
• Ensure pricing is current and accurate in Artlogic.
• Manage and maintain artwork database records, ensuring accuracy and consistency across systems.
Consignments & Agreements
• Oversee and manage resale agreements, including drafting, tracking expirations, renewals, and returns.
• Review consignment agreements from a financial perspective.
• Record sales splits and agreement terms in Artlogic.
Logistics & Coordination
• Oversee logistics for incoming and outgoing artworks related to Private Collections and Resales.
• Coordinate with registrars and logistics to ensure accurate tracking, documentation, and movement of artworks.
• Ensure Artlogic locations are current and follow up on shipping documentation.
• Maintain provenance records in collaboration with the Registrar team.
• Track artwork reserves and sales in coordination with registrars.
• Coordinate with the Media team to ensure artworks are properly photographed, filed, and documented.
• Provide support to the Registrar as needed.
Insurance
• Oversee insurance as it relates to Private Collections.
• Assist with updating artwork values for annual insurance renewals.
Please send resume to [email protected]
Location: New York, NY
Salary: 180K+
Director of Finance
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and operationally strong Director of Finance to lead firm-wide financial management, reporting, and planning. This role partners closely with leadership and department heads, ensuring financial discipline, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
Key Qualities & Attributes:
Responsibilities & Duties:
Qualifications:
Please send resume to [email protected]
Location: Westchester, NY
Salary: 200K+
Responsibilities
The Vice President of Finance is a key member of the senior leadership team and is responsible for leading all financial functions of the organization, including financial strategy, planning, accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and compliance. The VP of Finance partners closely with the CFO and senior leadership to drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation in support of the company’s mission to advance literacy and educational outcomes for students and educators.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy aligned with business objectives, growth plans, and market expansion.
• Provide strategic financial leadership to the CFO and executive team, serving as a trusted advisor on financial and operational matters.
• Oversee all accounting and FP&A operations, including sales reporting and analysis, budgeting and analysis, general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial controls.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulations.
• Lead annual budgeting, multi-year financial planning, and rolling forecasts, including scenario modeling.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, credit facilities, and banking relationships to ensure financial stability and flexibility.
• Oversee financial performance management, including KPI development, margin analysis, and profitability optimization.
• Support pricing strategy, product profitability analysis, and investment decisions related to curriculum, technology, and content development.
• Lead risk management, insurance programs, and internal control frameworks to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations and oversee all tax planning and filings.
• Partner with operations, product, sales, and technology teams to improve cost efficiency and scalability.
• Oversee systems and processes supporting financial operations, including ERP and financial planning tools.
• Support strategic initiatives such as partnerships, acquisitions, or major capital investments when applicable.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance, accounting, and administrative teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Leadership & Collaboration
• Act as a collaborative business partner to department leaders, providing financial insights to support decision-making.
• Communicate financial performance and strategic implications clearly to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Promote cross-functional alignment between finance, operations, sales, product, and technology teams.
• Model ethical leadership, transparency, and stewardship of company resources.
Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior-level responsibility in complex organizations.
• Strong background in accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience in publishing, education, media, technology, or content-driven businesses strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting in growth-oriented environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.
• Track record of building and leading high-performing finance teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into business insights.
Core Competencies
• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Business Partnership & Influence
• Operational Excellence
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Change Management
• Team Development & Leadership
Please send resume to [email protected]
