Director of Global Finance & Strategic Initiatives

Whole Latte Love•Town of Henrietta, NY

1h•$110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly strategic and execution-focused Director of Global Finance & Strategic Initiatives to support Salzman Group’s continued growth, with a strong emphasis on multi-currency operations, international expansion, and financial systems optimization. This role is critical in addressing current operational and financial complexities, including ERP system inefficiencies, international duties and compliance, FX exposure, inventory and purchasing visibility, and cross-functional data alignment. Working alongside the Accounting Operations Manager, this individual will act as the financial architect of our next phase, ensuring our systems, processes, and reporting infrastructure scale effectively with the business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
8–10+ years of experience in finance/accounting, preferably in e-commerce, distribution, or inventory-heavy businesses
Direct experience with multi-currency environments
Direct experience with ERP systems
Direct experience with inventory and supply chain finance
Strong understanding of GAAP
Strong understanding of international transactions and duties/tariffs
Proven ability to fix broken processes and build scalable systems
Advanced Excel / financial modeling skills
Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and execution-driven

Nice To Haves

Financial workflows significantly improved (inventory, purchasing, reporting clarity)
Clear visibility into true landed costs and margins
FX exposure understood and actively managed
Duty/payment processes streamlined (reduced fees, improved control)
Reduction in manual workarounds and reporting inconsistencies
Improved inventory planning and cash flow management
Measurable improvements in claims recovery and cost leakage

Responsibilities

Establish and manage processes for foreign currency transactions, revaluation, and reporting
Analyze and mitigate FX exposure across USD/CAD and international vendor payments
Partner with purchasing and leadership to protect margins impacted by currency fluctuations
Evaluate hedging strategies or operational alternatives where appropriate
Own and optimize customs duty workflows, CBP payments (ACH Credit/Debit), and broker coordination
Improve visibility into true landed costs (duties, tariffs, freight, insurance, fees)
Partner with brokers to standardize reporting and reduce discrepancies
Identify and execute on duty recovery opportunities (e.g., refunds, drawback programs)
Ensure proper classification, documentation, and audit readiness
Lead financial ownership of ERP optimization, specifically: Inventory and receiving accuracy, Purchase order visibility and forecasting accuracy, Financial reporting tied to operational data
Partner with IT/operations to fix data fragmentation between platforms
Build scalable workflows to eliminate manual workarounds and spreadsheet dependencies
Improve real-time visibility into inventory, costs, and financial performance
Develop financial frameworks to improve: Inventory valuation accuracy, Forecasting by SKU / variant / warehouse, Purchase planning tied to demand and cash flow
Partner with purchasing to align incoming inventory timing with financial planning
Identify and reduce cash tied up in excess or misaligned inventory
Analyze shipping-related financial leakage, including: Damage claims (UPS, USPS, insurance gaps), Declared value strategy vs. actual risk exposure
Partner with operations to improve: Claims success rates, Documentation processes (photos, weights, packaging evidence)
Evaluate cost-benefit of current insurance structures (e.g., UPS Capital)
Build financial models for: International expansion, Distribution channels (retailers, partners, marketplaces), Pricing and margin optimization
Analyze profitability across: DTC (Shopify), Marketplaces (Amazon/eBay), Wholesale/distribution
Support leadership with data-driven decision-making and scenario planning
Develop clear, actionable reporting on: Margin by channel, product, and geography, FX impact on profitability, Landed cost trends, Inventory turns and working capital
Build dashboards that connect financial + operational performance
Eliminate inefficiencies across finance, accounting, purchasing, and operations
Create standardized, scalable processes for: Returns and refunds, Inventory receiving and classification, International transactions
Act as a bridge between finance and operations, ensuring alignment and accountability