Head of Finance

Head Of FinanceThe Head Of Finance is the senior operational finance leader at True Classic, responsible for owning and operating all core financial functions including FP&A, Accounting, Treasury, Corporate Finance, Investor Reporting, Risk, and OpEx Management. This role ensures world-class accuracy, visibility, and financial discipline to support True Classic's growth across DTC, Wholesale, Marketplaces, retail and global markets.Reporting to the President, the Head Of Finance leads all day-to-day finance operations, builds scalable systems, and partners cross-functionally to drive profitable growth. FP&A and the Controller function report directly into this role.P&A, Budgeting & ForecastingLead all short- and long-range forecasting to drive visibility and enable proactive decision-making.Responsibilities include:Maintain and govern the 36-month integrated financial modelDeliver rolling weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecasts and scenariosManage the annual budget process and assumption governanceProduce monthly variance analyses, margin walks, and profitability reportingBuild ROI models and business cases for investments and major initiativesAccounting & Controller LeadershipOwn the full accounting function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and investor-grade reporting.Responsibilities include:Lead and manage the Controller and accounting teamOversee all Record-to-Report processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and closeEnsure month-end close is completed within 7 days (gold standard) and financials are fully accurateMaintain and enforce accounting policies, GAAP compliance, and internal controlsOversee AP, AR, revenue recognition, and inventory accountingEnsure taxes, filings, audits, and regulatory compliance are completed on time with zero penaltiesMaintain payroll accuracy, period-to-period consistency, and control governanceOwn chart of accounts governance and financial data integrity across systemsStrategic Finance & Corporate PlanningEnable the business to make sound strategic choices grounded in data, ROI, and capital efficiency.Responsibilities include:Scenario planning and stress-testingCapital allocation recommendations across channels and initiativesBusiness case development for all material projectsPost-implementation reviews and impact measurementPartnership with leaders on new markets, channels, and major commercial decisionsTreasury, Capital Structure & Risk ManagementOperate and optimize the company's liquidity and risk profile.Responsibilities include:Maintain a 26-week cash ladder updated weeklyEnsure sufficient liquidity through cash + debt availability managementManage revolver utilization and lender covenant complianceOversee FX, interest rate, and working capital risksDeliver all investor/lender reporting packages and compliance filingsRun and document annual risk assessmentsOpEx Management & Spend GovernanceDrive disciplined cost management and ensure spend aligns with ROI and budget.Responsibilities include:Lead monthly OpEx reviews with all budget ownersImplement and maintain zero-based budgeting (ZBB)Govern contract lifecycle management (CLM)Enforce spend controls, approval authority matrices, and "no contract, no payment" policyMonitor campaign/vendor ROI and ensure budget adherenceExecutive, Board & Investor ReportingServe as the operational engine behind True Classic's financial storytelling.Responsibilities include:Produce weekly KPI and cash flashesDeliver monthly reporting packages within 24 hours to leadership (or ? 5 days at baseline)Provide variance narratives, risks, and recommended actionsPrepare all materials for lenders, investors, auditors, and Board as neededSystems, Data, and Operational ExcellenceOwn implementation, integration, and ongoing performance of financial systems and data.Responsibilities include:Lead modernization of finance tooling and data pipelinesMaintain chart of accounts and master data governanceDrive automation and workflow optimization across finance processesEnsure integration and accuracy across ERP, BI, and cash systemsLeadership & Cross-Functional PartnershipBuild and lead a high-performing finance organization that serves as a trusted partner to the business.Responsibilities include:Manage and develop FP&A and Controller teamsProvide quarterly business reviews with all functional leadersElevate financial literacy and operational discipline across the companyTranslate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for executivesFoster a culture of ownership, speed, and accountabilityQualificationsOperationally elite finance leader with deep accounting expertise, strategic range, and the ability to build scalable infrastructure in a fast-growth, omnichannel environment.CPA required, with mastery of GAAP and complex accounting operations.Proven ownership of full accounting cycles, audits, and a fast-close environment.Extensive experience in FP&A, forecasting, capital planning, and financial modeling.Strong ERP, BI, and financial systems experience (implementation and integration).Preferred QualificationsMBA strongly preferred; CFA or similar credential a plusExperience in retail, apparel, CPG, or multi-channel inventory-based businessesBackground scaling finance systems and processes in a high-growth companyLeadership & Behavioral StrengthsBuilder's mindset has scaled a finance org from scrappy to sophisticatedClear, concise communicator who translates complexity into actionable decisionsHigh-output operator with extreme ownership and bias toward accuracy and speedStrategic partner who collaborates deeply with Ops, Growth, Merch, Supply Chain, and Retail/WholesaleTeam developer with high standards who elevates financial literacy and disciplineThrives in fast-paced, evolving environments; comfortable being hands-on while driving strategyBias toward automation over manual workarounds, championing systems and data integrityBenefits & PerksTime OffUnlimited PTO and sick timeHealth & WellnessCompany-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance100% employee premium coverage65% dependent premium coverage$75/month Wellness StipendFree Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Work & Growth Support$75/month Personal Workspace Stipend$75/month Learning & Development StipendPerks$1,000/year True Classic merchandise allowance401(k) plan with 3% company matchTrue Classic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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