Director Of Finance

Overview

Ready to make an impact in the world and do what you were born to do?

We know that you have dreams, goals, and passions that set your soul on fire.

You are on this earth for a reason.

At Hadley Designs, we make filling customers' lives with beautiful and inspiring things easy.

With hundreds of products to choose from, we help our customers create a beautiful and inspiring environment to help them become their best selves.

That's where you come in as our Director of Finance.

Come help us achieve the next pinnacle in our growth plan!

One Thing

Build scalable financial systems and models to budget and forecast brand growth to $100M and beyond.

Key Metrics & Accountability

Monthly Financials & Books Accuracy – Deliver timely and accurate monthly financials—including the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow—within a standardized close process that supports confident, data-driven decision-making.

Cash Flow Management – Maintain clear visibility into current and projected cash needs, ensuring the business is never caught off guard with payables, debt service, or payroll—while proactively identifying new strategies to extend cash runway and improve working capital efficiency.

Forecasting & Budgeting Leadership – Lead a rigorous, company-wide budgeting and forecasting process that drives precision, cross-functional accountability, and strategic alignment.

Systems & Process Improvement – Build scalable, automated financial systems and workflows that reduce manual effort, eliminate reporting delays, and support Hadley Designs' growth to $100M and beyond.

Profit Optimization – Partner with company leaders to implement initiatives that improve EBITDA across all departments and business units.

What does success look like?

A successful Director of Finance is a core member of the leadership team, driving strategic clarity, operational discipline, and scalable systems that support our journey to $100M in revenue.

You'll provide financial visibility and foresight to empower the rest of the business to move faster and make better decisions.

Within your first 90 days, you'll own the finance function, oversee a consistent monthly close process and our 12-month rolling cash forecast, and begin delivering accurate, actionable margin and performance insights.

By the end of the first year, finance will be a proactive, high-leverage engine for scale with audit-ready reporting and optimized cash management.

Primary Objectives (20% BIG ROCKS)

Deliver Accurate, Insightful Monthly Financials – Own and execute a standardized monthly close process to deliver accurate financial statements by the 20th calendar day of the following month, with zero material errors and full reconciliation of key accounts, while producing clear reporting that drives data-backed decision-making.

Maintain and Optimize Cash Flow Strategy – Manage a weekly-updated, 12-month rolling cash forecast to ensure liquidity.

Route 100% of eligible payments through optimal float strategies, and surface at least one new cash optimization tactic per quarter (e.g., improved vendor terms, debt structuring, or payment sequencing).

Lead Forecasting and Budgeting Across the Business – Plan and lead Hadley Designs' annual budgeting and forecasting cycle.

Launch the process each fall, align department budgets with growth targets, and finalize all plans by December 1.

Monitor and maintain =10% variance between forecasts and actuals through regular reforecasting and collaboration.

Build Scalable Financial Systems and Operational Workflows

Document core workflows (close, forecasting, cash flow, reporting) by Month 3.

By Month 6, implement streamlined systems for expense approvals, reimbursements, travel booking, and company card usage.

Deliver an ERP implementation plan and reduce manual reporting time by 25% within Year 1.

Drive Profit Optimization Across Departments

Deliver monthly EBITDA analysis across major departments and partner with leaders to implement at least one high-impact initiative per quarter.

Target a 2 percentage point increase in trailing-12-month EBITDA margin in the first year.

Regular Work Activities

Accounts Receivable and Payable : Manage invoicing, collections, and payments to maintain cash flow and ensure accurate reconciliation

Cash Management Operations : Monitor daily cash positions, maintain liquidity, and oversee use of credit float strategies

Compliance and Audit Readiness : Ensure GAAP compliance, manage internal controls, and lead external audit preparation

Payroll and Benefits Administration : Oversee payroll and reimbursements for accuracy, timeliness, and legal compliance

Tax Compliance : Oversee accurate and timely sales tax filings and payroll tax submissions, ensuring compliance across all jurisdictions

Systems and Software Management : Optimize financial tools (e.g., Xero, LinkMyBooks, Hubdoc) to streamline workflows

Inventory and COGS Management : Reconcile inventory regularly and validate COGS entries in partnership with operations

Strategic Insights and Decision Support : Provide financial analysis to support key business decisions and capital planning

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work with teams across the business to assess financial impact and support growth initiatives

Financial Dashboard & KPI Maintenance : Maintain dashboards and scorecards for clear visibility

Team Development and Delegation : Identify opportunities to delegate transactional tasks and grow the finance team

Requirements

Key Skills

Detail Orientation : Exceptional attention to detail for accurate financial data and reporting

Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge : Deep understanding of GAAP, tax regulations, and audit standards

Analytical Expertise : Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights

Process Optimization : Identify and implement scalable financial systems and streamlined workflows

Strategic Focus : Align financial planning with organizational goals

Technology Proficiency : Proficient with financial tools (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Excel)

Leadership and Collaboration : Lead teams and foster accountability and collaboration

Communication Excellence : Clearly convey financial concepts to stakeholders

Adaptability : Thrive in dynamic environments

Energy and Positivity : Maintain enthusiasm and motivate others

Role Requirements : Experience, Training, and Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (MBA / CPA strongly preferred)

5+ years of progressive finance / accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role

Proven success building scalable finance systems and strategic reporting processes

Experience in multi-channel eCommerce or retail preferred

Demonstrated ability to influence executive decisions through financial insight

Benefits

Remote-first work environment

Flexible working hours (with core availability window)

PTO

Paid holidays

Access to courses, trainings, or a learning budget

Access to company products

Regular Interaction with CEO

Established Company doing business for 10+ years

Personal Development

Autonomy of time and schedule

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