Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Controller (Hybrid Leadership Role)

VersaDesk•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Versa Desk is the premier standing desk product line featuring four best-in-class products. We are a direct-to-consumer brand with in-house manufacturing, dedicated to transforming how people work through ergonomic, well-designed solutions. We’re seeking a data-driven, hands-on financial leader to scale the organization to the next level. About the Role Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Controller (Hybrid role) Location: Los Angeles / Remote or Hybrid options available Type: Full-time Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Compensation: Competitive base salary + bonuses Employment Style: Hands-on leadership with a strategic lens What You’ll Do Lead all financial planning and analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial modeling to drive scalable growth. Own the accounting function with hands-on involvement in month-end close, GAAP compliance, internal controls, and financial reporting. Oversee treasury, cash management, and working capital optimization for a direct-to-consumer brand with in-house manufacturing. Drive profitability analysis across product lines (four core products), pricing strategies, and cost optimization initiatives. Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Marketing, and Sales to align financial strategy with business goals. Develop and present board-level dashboards and executive-level financial insights. Lead tax planning, compliance, audits, and risk management. Build and mentor a high-performing finance team; hire, develop, and coach finance talent. Implement scalable FP&A processes, ERP/fintech integration, and financial systems enhancements. Ensure strong internal controls and governance to support rapid growth and compliance requirements.

Requirements

10+ years in senior financial leadership roles (CFO, VP Finance, or equivalent), preferably in consumer-facing direct-to-consumer brands with in-house manufacturing.
Hands-on Leadership: Comfortable performing both strategic planning and day-to-day accounting tasks.
GAAP accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls FP&A, budgeting, and variance analysis Cash flow forecasting and treasury management ERP/financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and analytics tooling
Strategic & Analytical Thinker: Ability to translate data into actionable business decisions; strong business acumen with a track record of scaling organizations
Leadership & Communication: Excellent collaboration across cross-functional teams; capable of presenting complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CFA strongly preferred; MBA a plus

Nice To Haves

Preferably in furniture, consumer products, or ergonomics; experience with D2C channels (e-commerce), 3PL/fulfillment, and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis Build rolling financial models and scenario planning Create quarterly/annual forecasts aligned with growth targets Monitor KPIs for revenue, gross margin, CAC, LTV, RPU, inventory turns
Accounting & Controls Manage month-end close, consolidation, and financial reporting Ensure GAAP compliance and robust internal controls Oversee tax compliance, audits, and risk management
Treasury & Cash Management Optimize working capital, payment terms, and vendor financing Manage banking relationships and financing strategies
Product & Operating Finance Product line profitability, cost-to-serve, and pricing optimization Inventory planning, BOM costing, and manufacturing variances Capex planning and ROI analysis for capacity expansion
Team & Systems Build, mentor, and lead the finance org Select and implement financial systems and integrations Establish scalable processes for a growing D2C and manufacturing footprint