Senior Finance Director

Company: $500M Apparel & Fashion manufacturer located in NYC. Established in the early 1970s with international presence and worldwide distribution.

Job Title: Senior Finance Director

Compensation: $160- $195 Annually

Summary: The Senior Director of Accounting & Finance will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities including but not limited to Monthly Closings Daily Transaction Details impacting the financial result reporting on revenue monthly financials financial audits bank audits licensing audits budgeting cash flow i.e. collecting and disbursing funds managing risk implementing policies preparing and filing tax documents creating financial reports and improving financial processes both systematically and procedurally. Learn the financing dynamics of this business. Specific focus on Inventory Exposure cost control customer dilution work with key team members.

Technical/Professional Attributes/Experience

Degreed Accountant w/ CPA MBA or masters in accounting required

Three or more years in a public accounting firm (nationally recognized firm strongly preferred but not required)

Total of at least 10 to 15 years career experience either all in Public Accounting or a mix w/ Private Industry and should be a proven leader and strong supervisor/manager if all public; or if a mix of public and private should have ascended to a mid-management level role in private industry

Experience working in or involvement with a Consumer Products business preferably in a fashion-conscious business

Understanding working knowledge and experience in a branding business preferrable but not mandatory

Understanding and exposure to Financing specifically Asset Based Loans with financial covenants.

Working knowledge and awareness of supply chain and selling side of the business i.e. operations exposure in all aspects purchasing selling importing.

Strong but not expert IT knowledge including exposure to larger ERP systems.

Other Critical Qualifications

High level of integrity must be the most trusted person in the entire company

Leadership qualities and ability to lead by example not just by words. Actions are key. Positive and encouraging leader who can motivate in todays environment and within the Vida Corp culture

Team builder collaborator and mentor to others.

Logical decision-making ability

Must be a good listener

People Person

Mesh into a family business and gain the supreme confidence of the family principals and other key family members.

Ability to work with all levels not only with peers but subordinates Senior-Level Management and Ownership

Strong multi-tasker who can prioritize effectively

Ability to work with and command respect from multiple personalities and personality types

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