Director of Finance #2201 Job at Pivotal Talent Search, New York, NY

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  • Pivotal Talent Search
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Director of Finance

We are seeking a Director of Finance to lead accounting, financial planning, and analysis for a rapidly growing grocery brand rooted in sustainability and innovation. This role combines strong financial stewardship with strategic insight, supporting leadership as the business scales in size and complexity.

As the company’s first dedicated finance leader, you will build the financial foundation, including systems, processes, controls, and reporting, while serving as a strategic partner to the executive team. You will ensure accurate, compliant financials and help guide decisions related to growth initiatives, including new stores, products, and operational investments.

Key Priorities (First Phase):

  • Assess current accounting and finance practices and establish a scalable, GAAP-compliant financial foundation

  • Partner with HR to standardize and ensure accurate, timely payroll execution

  • Evaluate and strengthen A/P, A/R, and month-end close processes to support growth

  • Refine P&L and cash flow reporting and implement a regular review cadence with leadership

  • Build, train, and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team with clear roles and accountability

  • Implement a structured budgeting, forecasting, and variance review process

Core Ongoing Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Accounting

  • Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting

  • Lead month-end and year-end close in accordance with GAAP

  • Oversee all accounting functions, including A/P, A/R, and general ledger

  • Serve as primary liaison for external accounting partners and audits

  • Maintain strong internal controls and financial systems as the company’s source of truth

Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Develop financial models to support pricing, new products, store openings, and strategic initiatives

  • Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting cycles

  • Support long-term financial planning, including 3–5 year growth scenarios

  • Translate financial results into clear, actionable insights for leadership

Cross-Functional Partnership

  • Partner with Operations, Merchandising, HR, and Technology to ensure accurate forecasting inputs

  • Manage headcount and overhead reconciliation in collaboration with HR

  • Support system selection, implementation, and optimization across finance tools

  • Ensure transparent, consistent financial communication across the organization

R equirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

  • CPA required; deep GAAP expertise essential

  • 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including senior accounting or controller-level responsibility and at least 5 years in FP&A

  • Experience supporting a rapidly scaling business

  • Background in DTC e-commerce and physical retail preferred, with exposure to inventory and supply chain economics

  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

  • Experience working with ERP systems

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Job Tags

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