In creating MUNICIPAL in 2020, Co-founders Mark Wahlberg, entertainment executive Stephen Levinson, and performance sports executive Harry Arnett envisioned creating a brand with no existing comparison. Their dream was to combine the best of the most loved iconic sports brands, the greatest elements of the world’s most admired luxury brands, and the modern edge of the most influential and coveted streetwear brands—all with undeniable comfort, versatility, and personality . And to do it in a way that was a lot more accessible to everyone. They wanted to chart a new, exciting, and industry-leading way forward in the active lifestyle category.

More than that, their mission has been to create a global movement of inspired people who will never stop pursuing their full potential. People who want to make big things happen for themselves, the people they love most, and their communities. People who are willing to articulate their dreams, put a plan in place to achieve it, and then outhustle everyone to make it happen.

Almost five years later, the brand's success has surpassed everyone’s expectations, even Mark, Lev, and Harry’s massive ones.

And so here we are today, on our way to becoming the next great global lifestyle brand. We already have exciting entries into adjacent categories and extensions and are rapidly building a vast community of enthusiastic brand zealots. With that unique opportunity comes the reality that we need to up our game again and invest heavily in building and expanding our talented, motivated team so that we can continue to execute against our vision, mission, and values.

Role: Finance Manager 

Position Summary:  

Reporting to the VP of Finance & Operations, the Finance Manager is responsible for the financial operations functions of the company. This role has primary responsibility for the planning, implementation, managing, and running of all the financial and accounting activities of the company, including business planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and negotiations.  

Key Job Responsibilities:  

• Financial Strategy and Planning:  
• Develop, execute, and continuously refine the company's financial strategy. 
• Lead the annual budgeting and monthly re-forecast processes. 
• Ensure alignment of financial objectives with the overall business strategy. 
• Financial Reporting and Compliance:  
• Maintain accurate and compliant financial statements, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements. 
• Manage the monthly and quarterly accounting close for Municipal according to a set schedule.  
• Review and approve detailed journal entries for adjusting entries, accruals, and standard journal entries and perform accrual and adjusting journal entries when necessary. 
• Generate regular financial reports for both internal management and external stakeholders. 
• Ensure adherence to relevant accounting and reporting standards. 
• Strategic Business Planning:  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and update the Strategic Business Plan. 
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the CEO and the Board. 
• Cash Management and Financing:  
• Manage the company's cash position in coordination with financial sponsors. 
• Develop and propose optimal cash management strategies. 
• Oversee relationships with financial institutions and lenders, including third-party financial services partners. 
• Tax Compliance:  
• Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal tax authorities. 

• Stakeholder Relations:  
• Establish and nurture relationships with senior management and financial sponsors. 
• Act as a key liaison between the finance function and other departments. 
• Provide strong leadership, direction, and mentorship to the finance team. 
• Supply Chain and Operations:  
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and planning to implement and maintain Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes. 
• Help optimize inventory management from procurement to end-customer delivery. 
• Technology and Systems:  
• Collaborate with IT to develop a technology roadmap, with a focus on enhancing financial and operational systems. 

Requirements (Experience & Skills)  

• 7+ years in Senior Financial Roles, ideally in apparel and/or direct-to-consumer businesses 
• Strong sales-focused, growth-oriented track record 
• Excellent organizational and leadership ability 
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or economics 
• Knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting 
• Experience in NetSuite or other ERP systems 
• Experience in Omni-Channel apparel & footwear sales  
• Self-starter with a high level of initiative 
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills 
• Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude 

HOW TO APPLY:  

Please submit your resume and salary expectation to   

JOB LOCATION:  

MUNICIPAL is located in Oceanside, CA.  

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION  

At MUNICIPAL, we believe in the pursuit of our full potential, and we are building a community of inspired people who share that belief. That starts with sustaining a work environment in which every team member knows they can bring their best, most authentic selves to work every day.   

MUNICIPAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion/spiritual beliefs, ancestry, citizenship status, age, cognitive/physical abilities, sex (this includes sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), marital status, military service, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.