Bask and Lather Co

Director of Finance

Bask and Lather Co

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Yonkers • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $145,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Serve as the primary financial thought partner to the CEO and executive team.
  • Build and maintain the company’s financial operating model aligned to growth goals.
  • Evaluate strategic initiatives including new channels, product launches, wholesale expansion, and international growth.
  • Provide scenario modeling and risk analysis to support decision-making.
  • Own annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning.
  • Track performance against plan and explain variances clearly and objectively.
  • Develop KPI dashboards covering revenue, gross margin, contribution margin, CAC, LTV, and operating leverage.
  • Partner with department heads to ensure accountability to budgets and financial targets.
  • Oversee day-to-day accounting through internal staff or external firms.
  • Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.
  • Review financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
  • Establish and enforce internal controls, approval workflows, and segregation of duties.
  • Own cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
  • Manage burn rate, runway visibility, and capital allocation.
  • Optimize inventory investment in partnership with Operations.
  • Oversee AP, AR, and payment terms to improve cash conversion cycle.
  • Monitor gross margin by product, channel, and promotion.
  • Identify margin leakage and cost optimization opportunities.
  • Review pricing, discounting, and promotional strategies for financial impact.
  • Ensure COGS accuracy including freight, duties, packaging, and fulfillment.
  • Own financial systems and tools. QuickBooks, NetSuite if applicable, forecasting tools.
  • Improve reporting accuracy, timeliness, and usability for leadership.
  • Implement scalable finance processes as the company grows.
  • Ensure clean data flow between finance, operations, and e-commerce systems.
  • Ensure compliance with tax, payroll, and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage external audits, tax filings, and advisor relationships.
  • Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Support legal and insurance reviews related to financial exposure.
  • Lead and develop finance team members. FP&A, AP/AR, accounting support.
  • Set clear expectations, goals, and performance standards.
  • Collaborate closely with Operations, Growth, E-commerce, and Sales.
  • Act as a trusted partner while maintaining financial rigor.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
  • MBA or CPA preferred.
  • 8 to 12+ years of progressive finance experience.
  • Experience in CPG, e-commerce, retail, or consumer brands strongly preferred.
  • Proven ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
  • Strong understanding of inventory, COGS, and margin structures.
  • Experience working with founders or executive leadership teams.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
financial modelingscenario modelingrisk analysisbudgetingforecastingKPI developmentcash flow managementfinancial statement reviewinternal controlscost optimization
Soft skills
strategic thinkingcollaborationleadershipcommunicationaccountabilityproblem-solvinganalytical skillsdecision-makingperformance managementteam development
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in AccountingMBACPA