Director of Finance

Proper Cloth

Director of Finance overseeing accounting operations and financial clarity at Proper Cloth. Managing financial accuracy and serving as a thought partner to department leaders in a growing fashion brand.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing accounting operations, including accounts payable, financial reporting, and cost accounting. Capable of translating complex financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders while supporting leadership in budgeting and strategic decision-making.

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Accounting Operations ManagementFinancial Reporting AccuracyCost Accounting ExpertiseVendor Contract NegotiationData-Driven Decision Support

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Hard Skills

Accounts Payable ManagementFinancial Data AnalysisP&L ManagementBudgeting and ProjectionsExpense CategorizationFinancial Process ImprovementChart of Accounts StructuringOperational FinanceTrend AnalysisCost Reporting

Soft Skills

Collaborative MindsetStrong JudgmentAttention to DetailEffective CommunicationLow Ego

Industry Keywords

EcommerceRetailConsumer BrandsInventory-Heavy Businesses

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and Improve Accounting Operations
Manage the accounting function (internal team and/or external partners)
Ensure accounting processes remain up to date, documented, and continuously improving
Maintain clean, consistent expense categorization and a well-structured chart of accounts
Ensure financial data pipelines and integrations remain accurate and reliable
Own the accuracy of financial reporting across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
Ensure Bills Are Paid
Own the accounts payable process and controls
Manage the people/vendors responsible for paying bills, wires, and ACH payments
Ensure all payments are made accurately and on time
Establish clear approval workflows and payment policies
Deliver Department-Level Financial Clarity
Build and maintain department-level P&Ls and cost reporting
Help departments understand their costs and unit economics, for example:
- CX team costs and unit economics
- Photography team unit economics
- Showroom profitability by location
Present financial information in clear, digestible formats that department leaders can use
Track trends over time and help teams understand what’s driving changes
Act as a Thought Partner to CEO and Department Heads
Partner with department leaders to evaluate plans, experiments, and operational changes
Help think through tradeoffs, ROI, and cost implications of decisions
Provide financial perspective on headcount changes, tooling investments, and process improvements
Support leadership in making data-informed, economically sound decisions
Support team leaders in vendor contract negotiations
Support leadership in budgeting and projections

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–12+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or operational finance roles
Experience owning or managing accounting functions (including AP, close, and reporting)
Strong understanding of cost accounting and operational finance
Proven ability to translate financial data into clear insights for non-finance stakeholders
Comfortable managing processes, systems, and people (not just financial models)
Strong judgment, attention to detail, and follow-through
Collaborative mindset and low ego; comfortable partnering closely with operators
Experience in ecommerce, retail, consumer brands, or inventory-heavy businesses is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive 401(k)
Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Access to OneMedical Membership
Generous clothing allowance and discount
Salary: $200k