Chief Financial Officer

Hot Topic

Chief Financial Officer at leading pop culture retailer overseeing financial operations and strategic management. Responsible for enhancing profitability and leading key financial areas.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeCity of Industry • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Financial Planning and Strategy, Corporate Finance, and Budget Development, while providing strategic leadership to enhance profitability and drive business growth. Proven ability to establish strong relationships with senior executives and manage complex financial operations in compliance with regulatory standards.

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Financial Planning and StrategyCorporate FinanceBudget DevelopmentStrategic PlanningCreative Problem Solving

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisForecastingProcess ImprovementManaging ProfitabilityDeveloping BudgetsInvestment ManagementRisk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceInternal ControlsMulti-Unit Financial Management

Soft Skills

Strong Leadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsCreative Problem SolvingResults Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

MBACPA

Industry Keywords

Specialty RetailECommerceFinancial ReportingVendor ManagementBusiness Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the organization’s short and long-term strategic objectives and improve profitability, including recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
Develop strategies that will enhance the company’s value by improving sales, maximizing productivity and ensuring efficiencies across the company.
Work closely with the senior leadership to develop strategies and plans that create opportunities for growth. This may include international expansion, licensing and product opportunities, category growth, new businesses and more.
Establish finance operational strategies by evaluating trends, establishing critical measurements, designing systems, accumulating resources, resolving problems, and implementing change.
Ensure credibility of Finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial results and forecasts. Provides financial data by developing forecasts, reporting results, analyzing variances, and developing improvements.
Oversee the treasury function including investment of funds; manage associated risks while maximizing return on invested funds; develop and maintain banking relationships and monitor cash projections/liquidity requirements.
Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, minimizing the impact of variances.
Evaluate and advises on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs/ strategies and regulatory actions.
Establish and maintains strong relationships with senior executives so as to identify their needs and seek full range of business solutions; provide executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities.
Supervise the preparation of the annual budget and provide continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting department budgets.
Be an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts into which the company may enter.
Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization i.e., evaluation of potential alliances acquisitions and/or mergers and retirement investment funds and investments.
Develop and manage relationships with external auditors and ensure financial records are prepared to be in compliance with accounting standards and legal requirements as a public or private company.
Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and in compliance with accounting standards and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
Evaluate the departmental structures and teams, plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the groups as well as provide individuals with professional and personal growth.
Lead and manage the Real Estate, Legal, and Purchasing functions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Creative Problem Solving and Analysis, Financial Planning and Strategy, Managing Profitability, Strategic Planning, Vision, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Developing Budgets, Financial Skills, Dealing with Complexity, Negotiation Skills, Strong Partnership Skills, and Strong Leadership Skills that set an example for others across the organization.
BS in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.
MBA and/or CPA highly desirable.
15+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles, preferably in specialty retail, retail with vertical product development or eCommerce. Multi-unit experience and experience in working with a complex vendor base is preferable.
Interpersonal skills, engaging thoughtful leader who has the drive and ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization.
Viewed by others as a key resource and solid business partner.
Deep problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
Passion for developing team members

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the organization’s short and long-term strategic objectives and improve profitability, including recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
Develop strategies that will enhance the company’s value by improving sales, maximizing productivity and ensuring efficiencies across the company.
Work closely with the senior leadership to develop strategies and plans that create opportunities for growth. This may include international expansion, licensing and product opportunities, category growth, new businesses and more.
Establish finance operational strategies by evaluating trends, establishing critical measurements, designing systems, accumulating resources, resolving problems, and implementing change.
Ensure credibility of Finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial results and forecasts. Provides financial data by developing forecasts, reporting results, analyzing variances, and developing improvements.
Oversee the treasury function including investment of funds; manage associated risks while maximizing return on invested funds; develop and maintain banking relationships and monitor cash projections/liquidity requirements.
Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, minimizing the impact of variances.
Evaluate and advises on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs/ strategies and regulatory actions.
Establish and maintains strong relationships with senior executives so as to identify their needs and seek full range of business solutions; provide executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities.
Supervise the preparation of the annual budget and provide continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting department budgets.
Be an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts into which the company may enter.
Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization i.e., evaluation of potential alliances acquisitions and/or mergers and retirement investment funds and investments.
Develop and manage relationships with external auditors and ensure financial records are prepared to be in compliance with accounting standards and legal requirements as a public or private company.
Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and in compliance with accounting standards and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
Evaluate the departmental structures and teams, plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the groups as well as provide individuals with professional and personal growth.
Lead and manage the Real Estate, Legal, and Purchasing functions. 🎯 Requirements
Creative Problem Solving and Analysis, Financial Planning and Strategy, Managing Profitability, Strategic Planning, Vision, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Developing Budgets, Financial Skills, Dealing with Complexity, Negotiation Skills, Strong Partnership Skills, and Strong Leadership Skills that set an example for others across the organization.
BS in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.
MBA and/or CPA highly desirable.
15+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles, preferably in specialty retail, retail with vertical product development or eCommerce. Multi-unit experience and experience in working with a complex vendor base is preferable.
Interpersonal skills, engaging thoughtful leader who has the drive and ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization.
Viewed by others as a key resource and solid business partner.
Deep problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
Passion for developing team members Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Is Remote Rocketship legit? Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course Remote Job Search MasterClass AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Find jobs using your resume Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs