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ROKA · 3 weeks ago

VP Finance & Controller

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

ROKA is an independent performance eyewear brand based in Austin, Texas, seeking a strategic finance leader to oversee its Finance function. The role involves leading the finance team while managing accounting operations, financial reporting, and strategic financial planning.

ApparelE-CommerceEyewearManufacturingRetailSports

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Collaborate with tax advisors to manage and ensure compliance with federal, state, and international tax regulations

Collaborate with senior leadership on the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts, providing insightful variance analysis to guide and support strategic decision-making

Partner with external resources to maintain and enhance our business information infrastructure

Establish financial and operational guardrails that help guide ROKA’s path to sustainable, profitable growth

Partner with various departments to support decision making, resource allocation, and financial performance monitoring

Mentor and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, and cross-functional collaboration

Qualification

CPA certifiedNetSuite experienceAdvanced ExcelAccounting principlesFinancial managementTeam developmentAnalytical skillsCross-functional collaborationCommunicationPresentation skills

Required

BA/BS degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience

CPA certified

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

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