Finance Director - WARDROBE.NYC : Job Details

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Finance Director

WARDROBE.NYC

About WARDROBE.NYC

Founded in 2017 by Josh Goot and Christine Centenera, WARDROBE.NYC is the world's leading luxury essentials concept. Born as a radical new alternative to the fashion system, WARDROBE.NYC aims to address the relentless design, production, and consumption cycle endemic to the industry.

Inspired to create the ultimate wardrobes for those with shared values and aesthetic, Josh & Christine created a timeless and honest expression of what luxury dressing can be.

WARDROBE.NYC represents practical urban minimalism — crafted with the finest Italian textiles and made in Europe.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Finance Director to drive financial strategy and operations as we scale our unique wardrobe essentials business.

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Financial Leadership

Partner with founders and executive team to develop and execute financial strategy

Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes

Develop financial models for new business initiatives and market expansion

Create and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts

Manage relationships with investors, banks, and financial partners

Develop financial models for drop-based inventory management

Create pricing strategies for limited edition releases

Forecast cash requirements for production cycles

Analyze performance metrics for each drop

Optimize working capital for seasonal collections

Oversee all day-to-day financial operations

Implement cost control measures across the organization

Lead external audit processes

Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations

Operations & Analysis

Partner with department heads to develop and track departmental P&Ls

Implement standardized cost tracking and reporting systems by department

Establish monthly financial review processes with department heads

Lead quarterly business reviews focusing on operational KPIs and financial metrics

Oversee monthly close process and financial reporting

Design Budgets

Work with Design and Development teams to:

Develop collection budgets and cost targets

Create financial guardrails for design and development

Analyze profitability by collection and style

Optimize sample and development costs

Accounts Receivable

Develop and implement robust AR + AP tracking systems

Create standardized processes for regular reconciliation of wholesale accounts

Establish clear aging reports and collection procedures for outstanding invoices

Design and implement an early warning system for potential payment issues.

Create and maintain aging receivables recovery procedures.

Work with wholesale team to set appropriate terms

Improve monthly reporting templates for receivables status

Develop cash flow forecasting models based on collection patterns

Accounts Payable

Develop and implement streamlined accounts payable processes to optimize cash flow management

Establish clear approval hierarchies and payment authorization protocols

Create standardized procedures for invoice processing, approval workflows, and payment scheduling

Develop reporting tools to provide visibility into upcoming payment obligations and cash requirements

Implement policies for capturing early payment discounts where financially advantageous

Coordinate with Production and Operations teams to align payment schedules with production calendars

Lead regular reconciliations with external book-keepers

Oversee month-end closing processes related to accounts payable

Develop contingency planning for managing cash flow constraints during seasonal production cycles

Investor Relations & Capital Strategy

Develop investor reporting packages and dashboards

Create financial models for fundraising rounds

Prepare and deliver investor presentations and quarterly updates

Develop and track key performance indicators important to investors

Maintain cap table and equity management systems

Prepare financial documentation for board meetings

Required Qualifications & Technical Skills

Qualified accountant (CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent)

10+ years of finance experience, with +5 years in luxury fashion or DTC brands

Strong experience with direct-to-consumer business models

Experience with international operations and multiple currencies

Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

Experience with ERP systems, especially RLM

Experience with e-commerce platforms, especially Shopify Plus & Global-E

Proven track record in cross-functional financial leadership

Experience in managing wholesale accounts receivable

Success Metrics (First 12 Months)

Implement enhanced financial reporting systems

Develop sophisticated drop-based financial planning tools

Establish departmental budget ownership

Optimize working capital management

Enhance financial forecasting accuracy

Develop comprehensive investor relations strategy and reporting

WARDROBE.NYC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion

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