VP Finance & Controller

Roka Sports•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Welcome to ROKA, an independent performance eyewear brand born in Austin, Texas. We've redefined what everyday eyewear can be by infusing cutting-edge sport performance technology into prescription glasses and sunglasses built for real life. Whether you're training, running, cycling, or tackling your daily grind - if you move, we've built eyewear that moves with you. ROKA is looking for a hands-on, strategic finance leader to take ownership of our Finance function. This is a player/coach role - you'll lead the team while actively participating in accounting operations, month-end close, and financial reporting as well as strategic and financial planning. This role is highly visible and will report directly to the CEO and engage with our Board of Directors. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy rolling up your sleeves to solve challenging problems this role is for you.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience
CPA certified
NetSuite experience strongly preferred
Advanced experience in Excel
Hands on leader with a player / coach mentality & ability
Impeccable business judgment, with the ability to motivate colleagues and collaborate effectively to help influence senior leadership
Comfort working independently with external partners
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment; must manage multiple tasks and juggle several urgent demands at any given point, while adapting to changing priorities
Deep knowledge of accounting and financial management principles and procedures
Excellent oral and written communication, analytical and decision-making skills
Able to present complex financial data easily with graphs, charts and spreadsheets
Excellent quantitative, written, and presentation skills; innovative, organized, thorough
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Direct to Consumer or Consumer Packaged Goods business is a plus

Responsibilities

Accounting Operations Oversight: Lead all accounting operations, including monthly close, financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable, and cost accounting, to ensure accurate and timely financial insights. We're a small team so you'll be a player and a coach within the accounting function.
Regulatory and Tax Compliance: Collaborate with tax advisors to manage and ensure compliance with federal, state, and international tax regulations.
Financial Forecasting and Budgeting: Collaborate with senior leadership on the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts, providing insightful variance analysis to guide and support strategic decision-making.
Data and Analytics: Partner with external resources to maintain and enhance our business information infrastructure.
Strategic Leadership: Establish financial and operational guardrails that help guide ROKA's path to sustainable, profitable growth.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with various departments to support decision making, resource allocation, and financial performance monitoring.
Team Development: Mentor and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, and cross-functional collaboration.