Head of Finance & Accounting
Lafayette, IN - USA
Job Summary
is seeking a Finance & Accounting Leaderto oversee and elevate the companys financial strategy accounting operationsreporting and overall financial infrastructure.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for helping guide the companythrough its next phase of growth by serving as a key financial thought partnerto the CEO and leadership team. This leader will play a critical role inshaping company strategy improving financial visibility supportingdata-driven decision-making and building scalable financial systems andprocesses that support long-term growth.
The ideal candidate combines strong financial and accounting expertise withstrategic thinking analytical rigor and a modern technology mindset. Thisrole requires someone who embraces innovation leverages automation and AItools to improve efficiency and insight and collaborates closely withTechnology and business leaders to help build a more data-driven organization.
The title and level of this role (VP-CFO) will be determined based on thecandidates experience leadership background and demonstrated impact.
Every aspect of this role mattersleadership accuracy financial rigoranalytical thinking collaboration innovation and a strong ownership mindset.
Financial Leadership & Strategy
Lead the companys overall finance andaccounting functions
Serve as a trusted financial advisor and thoughtpartner to the CEO and leadership team
Develop financial strategies that supportsustainable growth profitability and scalability
Drive budgeting forecasting long-rangeplanning and financial modeling
Deliver clear recommendations and decision-readyinsightsnot just reporting and analysis
Help reduce executive decision burden throughstructured financial modeling prioritization and actionable recommendations
Drive accountability around EBITDA performanceprofitability improvement and financial discipline across the organization
Translate financial and operational data intoactionable business insights and strategic recommendations
Provide leadership-level reporting analysisand decision support across the organization
Partner with leadership to improve visibilityinto business performance forecasting accuracy and financial discipline
Help evaluate investments growth initiativesand strategic opportunities through disciplined financial analysis
Lead board lender and banking reportingprocesses and communication cadence
Drive a culture of data-driven decision-makingacross the organization
Accounting & Financial Operations
Oversee all accounting operations includinggeneral ledger AP/AR payroll inventory accounting and month-end close
Lead corporate accounts receivable creditunderwriting and collections processes
Own and manage the companys multi-state salesand use tax compliance program
Ensure timely accurate and compliant financialreporting
Maintain a culture of high financial accuracyand accountability with strong system-driven controls and zero-tolerance formaterial reporting errors
Maintain and strengthen internal controlsaccounting policies and financial governance practices
Manage relationships with external auditors taxadvisors banks and other financial partners
Ensure compliance with federal state and localreporting requirements
Oversee cash management treasury functions andworking capital optimization
Improve close processes reporting accuracy andfinancial operational efficiency
Operational Finance & Business Partnership
Partner cross-functionally with OperationsTechnology Sales Marketing and eCommerce teams to support strategicdecision-making
Develop KPI frameworks and reporting dashboardsthat improve visibility into company performance
Analyze business performance margins customeracquisition economics inventory efficiency and profitability drivers
Drive financial visibility into marginperformance EBITDA improvement opportunities and business profitability
Support pricing inventory planning and growthinitiatives through financial modeling and analysis
Provide leadership with actionable insights intoperformance trends risks and opportunities
Partner with department leaders to improvefinancial accountability and decision-making quality across the organization
Support operational planning and strategicinitiatives through thoughtful financial analysis forecasting andrecommendation development
Systems Technology & Scalability
Champion adoption of modern financialtechnologies automation and AI-driven tools across finance and accountingworkflows
Partner closely with the Technology team toimprove systems integrations reporting capabilities data accessibility andbusiness intelligence
Identify opportunities to leverage AI andautomation to improve reporting accuracy forecasting efficiency anddecision-making
Help build scalable financial systems andinfrastructure that support long-term company growth
Build scalable financial processes and systemcontrols designed to improve data integrity reporting consistency andoperational confidence
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommendsolutions that improve financial visibility and organizational effectiveness
Drive continuous process improvement acrossfinance and accounting operations
Leadership & Team Development
Lead mentor and develop the finance andaccounting team
Create a culture of accountability ownershipand continuous improvement
Foster strong cross-functional collaborationacross the organization
Build organizational trust through accuracytransparency responsiveness and strategic insight
Collaborate effectively across all levels of thecompany
Recruit and develop talent as the organizationgrows
Required Qualifications:
Proven leadership experience in finance andaccounting roles
Demonstrated ability to act as a strategicbusiness partner to executive leadership
Strong expertise in financial planning andanalysis (FP&A) accounting operations budgeting forecasting cash flowmanagement financial modeling and business analytics
Strong systems orientation with enthusiasm fortechnology automation and AI-enabled tools
Experience improving reporting workflows anddecision-making through technology adoption
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and operational rigor
Ability to balance strategic thinking withhands-on execution
Excellent communication and cross-functionalleadership skills
Preferred
Experience in e-commerce retail consumerproducts or distribution environments
Experience with inventory-intensive businesses
Experience leading finance in a growth-orientedor entrepreneurial company
CPA and/or MBA preferred
Experience implementing or optimizingERP/accounting systems
Experience managing banking and lendingrelationships
Experience preparing organizations for futurescale acquisitions or strategic transactions
What Success Looks Like
Leadership team consistently relies on financeas a strategic thought partner
Accurate timely and actionable financialreporting and analysis
Finance organization delivers decision-readyrecommendations that improve leadership velocity and execution quality
Faster more insightful and more data-drivendecision-making across the organization
Meaningful adoption of automation AI tools andmodern financial systems
Strong accountability around EBITDA performanceprofitability and cash flow management
Highly accurate and trusted financial datasupported by scalable systems and disciplined controls
Strong collaboration between FinanceTechnology and operational leaders
Effective board lender and bankingcommunication cadence with strong financial credibility
Scalable financial infrastructure capable ofsupporting long-term growth
Improved forecasting accuracy financialvisibility and organizational discipline
A high-performing finance and accounting teamaligned with company goals
Why
Leadership role with significant ownership andimpact
Opportunity to help shape the future of acategory-leading golf brand
Entrepreneurial environment with the ability todrive meaningful change
Collaborative leadership team focused on growthand execution
Work with people who care deeply aboutperformance and the game of golf
is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Director
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