Vice President Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including executive-level responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of: GAAP, Financial planning and analysis, Inventory and cost accounting, Treasury and cash flow management, Internal controls, Financial reporting.
• Proven success leading finance transformation, ERP implementations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, leadership, and executive presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence organizational strategy and drive measurable business results.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, MBA, or other advanced financial designation preferred.
• Experience within wholesale distribution, retail, consumer products, footwear, apparel, or multi-channel organizations strongly preferred.
• Experience overseeing cross-functional business operations beyond accounting is strongly preferred.
• Multi-channel business environment (Wholesale, Retail, DTC, Marketplace)
• Shopify
• Amazon Marketplace
• ERP platforms such as Sage 100 (MAS 90), NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar
• Business Intelligence and financial dashboard development
• Consumer products, footwear, apparel, or retail distribution

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the CEO to develop and execute the company's long-term financial strategy.
• Serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, participating in strategic planning and company-wide decision-making.
• Provide financial leadership that supports sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term profitability.
• Evaluate business opportunities, capital investments, expansion initiatives, and strategic partnerships.
• Develop financial models that support retail expansion, digital growth, inventory optimization, and new business initiatives.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
• Establish executive dashboards and KPIs that provide visibility into revenue, profitability, inventory productivity, cash flow, and working capital.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, reduce operating costs, and increase overall business performance.
• Deliver strategic financial insights that drive better business decisions across the organization.
• Provide executive oversight of Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Credit, and Collections.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Review financial statements and ensure the organization maintains the highest standards of financial integrity.
• Support external audits, banking relationships, tax compliance, and corporate reporting requirements.
• Provide financial leadership across Spring Footwear's diverse business channels, including: Wholesale (National Accounts and Independent Retailers), Direct-to-Consumer E-Commerce, Amazon Marketplace, Company-Owned Retail Stores.
• Partner with Sales, Merchandising, Operations, Supply Chain, Retail, and E-Commerce leaders to improve: Channel profitability, Pricing strategies, Gross margin, Inventory productivity, Shipping costs, Returns management, Working capital.
• Lead enterprise-wide finance transformation initiatives.
• Drive ERP modernization, reporting enhancements, automation, and Business Intelligence initiatives.
• Improve financial systems, reporting capabilities, and operational workflows.
• Champion continuous improvement and scalable business processes that support future growth.
• Lead banking relationships, treasury operations, and cash management strategies.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and capital allocation.
• Evaluate financing opportunities and capital investments.
• Direct enterprise risk management, insurance programs, and corporate compliance initiatives.
• Serve as the executive liaison with outside legal counsel on contracts, leases, trademarks, corporate governance, and other legal matters.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support executive leadership in evaluating legal and financial risks.
• Provide executive oversight for: Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology, Risk Management.
• Build a culture focused on: Accountability, Continuous improvement, Collaboration, Professional development, Operational excellence.
• Develop and mentor department leaders while ensuring succession planning and organizational growth.

Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation
• Profit-sharing program
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Employee footwear discount