Director of Accounting & Finance

Spring Footwear Corp•Pompano Beach, FL

About The Position

Spring Footwear is a growing, multi-channel footwear company operating across: Wholesale (B2B): National accounts, independent and specialty retailers. Direct-to-Consumer (D2C): Company website, Amazon Marketplace, and retail stores. With over 3,000 retail partners and expanding digital and retail operations, we are building a finance organization that can support scale, complexity, and speed. We are seeking a Director of Accounting & Finance to take full ownership of the finance function and build a high-performing, process-driven organization. This role reports directly to the CEO and is responsible for: Stabilizing and accelerating financial operations, Building structure, discipline, and accountability, Creating a scalable finance foundation to support growth. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can take control, fix gaps, and build a system and Team that runs efficiently and reliably.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
10+ years of experience in accounting/finance leadership roles
Experience in multi-channel distribution (B2B, D2C, retail, e-commerce)
Strong understanding of: inventory and cost accounting, financial reporting and controls, working capital and cash flow management
Hands-on leader with a builder mindset
Proven ability to: fix and improve processes, manage complexity, build and lead strong teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with Amazon, Shopify, and national account operations
ERP system experience (Mast 90, OMS, NetSuite, SAP, or similar)
Background in consumer goods, apparel, or footwear

Responsibilities

Lead full month-end close (target: ≤5–7 business days)
Ensure accurate, timely, and reliable financial statements
Maintain clean, fully reconciled balance sheet
Establish and enforce close calendar and accountability
Lead and develop the finance team: Accounting Manager, A/R Team (3), A/P (1), Senior Financial Analyst
Define clear roles, responsibilities, and KPIs
Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing talent
Build a team that operates with ownership and accountability
Strengthen collections and reduce DSO
Implement and enforce credit policies
Manage vendor payment processes and cash flow timing
Improve working capital and cash conversion cycle
Deliver monthly: P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow
Ensure reporting is accurate, timely, and actionable
Support development of dashboards and performance reporting
Manage financial complexity across: Wholesale (national accounts, independents), E-commerce (Shopify, Amazon), Retail stores
Oversee reconciliation across platforms and ensure margin visibility
Implement automation and process improvements
Document and standardize SOPs across finance
Strengthen internal controls and compliance (GAAP)
Support ERP and reporting system enhancements
Partner directly with the CEO on: financial performance, margin improvement, cost control initiatives
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
Provide insights to drive better business decisions