REMOTE (AL) | FULL-TIME
Boulo Solutions is partnering with an online eCommerce company specializing in women’s fashion and kids’ clothing that is looking to hire a CFO to join their team. We are seeking a strategic and innovative Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial operations of the company and drive sustainable growth.
Job Summary
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, overseeing all financial aspects of eCommerce operations. The CFO will develop and execute financial strategies to support revenue growth, optimize profitability, and ensure long-term financial stability. This role requires expertise in eCommerce financial models, data-driven decision-making, and leadership of a small finance team, including two direct reports: an Analyst and a Senior Analyst. The position is primarily remote, with in-office requirements twice a month in Auburn or Birmingham, Alabama, and a preference for candidates located in the Southeast.
Key Responsibilities
? Financial Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with company growth objectives, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
? Revenue & Profit Optimization: Oversee pricing strategies, cost management, and margin analysis to maximize profitability across both brands in a competitive eCommerce market.
? Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage cash flow to support operational needs, in-house inventory purchasing, and expansion initiatives while maintaining liquidity.
? Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and dashboards for the CEO and board, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
? Monthly P&L Output and Reviews: Responsible for monthly profit and loss (P&L) output and reviews to drive financial performance and inform strategic decisions.
? Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks, including supply chain disruptions and cybersecurity threats impacting eCommerce operations.
? Inventory & Supply Chain Finance: Collaborate with operations to optimize inventory turnover for the women's fashion lines and kids’ clothing, manage working capital, and negotiate vendor terms for imported inventory.
? Buying Team Support: Support the buying team with negotiations, product analysis, and buying plans, as well as full-year budgets, to ensure alignment with financial goals.
? Shipping Negotiations: Support the warehouse fulfillment company during shipping negotiations to optimize logistics costs and ensure efficient delivery processes.
? Accounting Firm and Bookkeeper Management: Manage relationships with the accounting firm and bookkeepers to ensure timely and accurate bill payments and financial record-keeping.
? Tax & Compliance: Ensure compliance with U.S. tax regulations, including sales tax requirements for eCommerce operations.
? Technology Integration: Leverage financial technologies and the Shopify platform to streamline accounting, reporting, and analytics for the two brands.
? Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a finance team, including two direct reports (an Analyst and a Senior Analyst), fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
? Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary financial spokesperson, presenting insights to the CEO and board to support strategic decision-making for the brands.
Qualifications
? Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
? 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years as a CFO or senior finance executive in an eCommerce or retail business.
? Proven track record of scaling financial operations in a fast-paced, high-growth online retail environment.
? Deep understanding of eCommerce financial metrics, including customer acquisition cost (CAC), lifetime value (LTV), gross margin, and return on ad spend (ROAS).
? Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and analytics, with proficiency in tools like Excel, QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
? Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business strategies and guide two direct reports (Analyst and Senior Analyst).
? Tech-savvy, with experience integrating financial systems with the Shopify platform and marketing analytics tools.
? Ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with a hands-on approach.
? Preference for candidates based in the Southeast U.S., with availability for remote work and in-office presence twice a month in Auburn or Birmingham, Alabama.
Preferred Skills
? Experience with in-house inventory models, particularly for designing and importing apparel for women’s fashion and kids’ clothing markets.
? Familiarity with supporting buying teams in negotiations, product analysis, and budgeting for apparel purchasing.
? Knowledge of digital marketing budgets and performance-driven financial strategies, particularly for fashion and kids’ apparel.
? Background in supply chain or logistics finance, particularly in managing imported inventory and supporting shipping negotiations.
? Experience managing relationships with accounting firms and bookkeepers to ensure accurate financial operations.
? Knowledge of Shopify’s financial and analytics tools to optimize eCommerce operations.
Compensation & Benefits
? Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
? Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
? Remote work with in-office requirements twice a month in Auburn or Birmingham, Alabama.
? Opportunities for professional development and growth within the rapidly scaling brands.
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