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NEAT Method · 3 months ago

Director of Finance

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

NEAT Method is seeking a hands-on Director of Finance to lead day-to-day financial management, reporting, and analysis across our growing franchise and product businesses. This role involves building scalable processes, managing external accounting partners, and partnering closely with leadership to support data-driven decision-making.

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Responsibilities

Lead all financial operations, including accounting oversight, monthly close, and financial reporting

Review and analyze P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements; identify trends, variances, and actionable insights

Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting

Oversee and coordinate with external accounting and tax partners to maintain GAAP compliance and accurate records

Implement and maintain internal controls and documentation to ensure accuracy and accountability

Develop and maintain financial models to forecast revenue, expenses, and cash flow, incorporating business drivers and scenario/sensitivity analyses

Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes in collaboration with department leads and the leadership team

Develop dashboards and KPI tracking to monitor business performance across both product and franchise segments

Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic planning, pricing, promotions, and investment decisions

Partner with Merchandising/Product and Planning teams on demand and inventory forecasting, ensuring alignment of buys and sell-through with financial plans

Evaluate profitability by channel, business unit, and product category to guide growth strategies and operational focus

Develop and maintain models and reporting to track franchise performance, royalty income, and profitability

Partner with the Franchise and Product leadership to evaluate new growth opportunities and inform planning decisions

Support evaluation of potential adjustments to fee structures, incentives, or pricing frameworks to align with company objectives

Own cash flow planning, liquidity management, and working capital strategy

Lead financing process management, including preparation of diligence materials, investor/lender-ready reporting packages, and direct engagement with banks and advisors

Manage banking relationships and ensure compliance with financing agreements or covenants

Identify and implement systems and tools to improve visibility, efficiency, and accuracy in financial reporting

Streamline workflows for expense management, AP/AR, and budgeting

Support integration of data between finance, operations, and marketing systems to improve real-time insight

Collaborate with Co-Founders and department leaders to translate financial results into actionable business insights and recommendations

Provide financial guidance to support resource allocation, hiring, and investment decisions

Manage and mentor junior finance staff

Serve as the primary internal point of contact for all finance-related questions and reporting

Qualification

Financial ManagementFinancial ReportingBudgetingCash Flow ManagementFinancial AnalysisGAAP ComplianceFinancial ModelingProcess ImprovementCross-Functional CollaborationMentoring

Required

Deep financial expertise with a track record of managing company financials through periods of growth

Experience establishing scalable processes

Maintaining disciplined cash and expense management

Analytical and execution-oriented mindset

Comfortable rolling up sleeves to create clarity and drive results in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment