Director of Finance

Ranger Station • Nashville, TN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Ranger Station is a small, dedicated team creating high-end fragrances designed to help you create lasting experiences and memories. As we continue expanding retail, manufacturing, and e-commerce, we are entering a new phase of growth that requires disciplined financial leadership. We are looking for a Director of Finance who will be responsible for owning the financial clarity, stability, and long-term strategy of the business across multiple entities, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The ideal candidate is analytical but decisive, strategic but hands-on, and capable of translating numbers into clear direction. This person thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and understands that finance is not just about reporting history — it’s about shaping the future. As Director of Finance, you are the financial architect of Ranger Station. You are not just managing books — you are building the financial engine that allows this brand to scale responsibly. Your mission is to create clarity, discipline, and forward-looking insight across every layer of the business. You will ensure that leadership understands exactly where we stand, where we are headed, and what actions we must take to win. You are the steward of cash, the translator of performance, and the long-term strategic planner for our growth.

Requirements

• Financial Leadership Experience: 7+ years in finance, accounting, or strategic finance roles, ideally in retail, CPG, or vertically integrated brands.
• Multi-Entity Expertise: Experience managing financial reporting across multiple business entities.
• Strategic Modeling: Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario-planning skills.
• Clear Communicator: Ability to explain complex financial concepts simply and directly.
• Ownership Mentality: You operate like an owner and think long-term.
• Entrepreneurial Flexibility: Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, growing environment.
• Systems-Oriented: You build processes that scale.
• In-Person Presence: This is a full-time, in-person role requiring close collaboration with leadership and department heads.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or MBA is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Financial Infrastructure & Oversight: Own and oversee all bookkeeping across three entities. This does not necessarily mean executing every entry — it means ensuring the right systems, processes, and people are in place so financial data is accurate, timely, and reliable. Oversee monthly close processes Ensure clean P&Ls and Balance Sheets Implement financial controls and best practices Manage internal or external bookkeeping resources
• Financial Reporting & Leadership Insight: Own all company P&Ls and Balance Sheets across entities. Present monthly budget vs. actual financials to department leads Deliver SWOT analyses with clear suggested actions Provide insight on margin, expense control, and performance trends Field questions from department heads and leadership about business health Translate financial complexity into practical, actionable guidance You are the person everyone turns to when they ask: “How are we actually doing?”
• Cash Flow & Capital Management: Own and proactively manage company cash flow. Build rolling cash flow forecasts Monitor working capital (inventory, payables, receivables) Manage all debt resources and lender relationships Ensure covenant compliance and capital discipline Advise leadership on major financial decisions Cash is oxygen. You make sure we never run short.
• Long-Term Strategic Planning: Own the company’s 3-year, 5-year, and 10-year financial plans. Build dynamic financial models for retail expansion, hiring, and product growth Run scenario planning for growth initiatives Lead the annual budgeting process Align financial planning with long-term brand vision You help us see around corners.
• Tax & Compliance: Work directly with our CPA during tax season to prepare financial documentation and ensure compliance across entities. Maintain clean, audit-ready financial records Ensure tax readiness and accuracy Monitor regulatory and multi-state financial obligations
• Operational Finance & Margin Expansion: Partner with leadership to strengthen financial performance. Analyze unit economics by channel (Retail, DTC, Wholesale, Manufacturing) Support pricing strategy and margin improvement Improve inventory efficiency and production cost controls Create KPI dashboards for departments Finance should drive better decisions, not just measure them.
• Risk Management: Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies Monitor profitability trends across entities Evaluate capital allocation decisions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed