About the company
Ardmore Home Design (AHD), founded in 2008, is a privately owned, fast-paced, founder-led entrepreneurial company where we value people with strong skills to make our products and processes better every day. We design, sell, and distribute luxury home dcor globally to interior designers and boutique/luxury retailers. The AHD family of wholesale brands includes Made Goods (flagship furniture made from unique materials), Pigeon & Poodle (home and bath accessories), Blue Pheasant (handcrafted tabletop products), Thucassi (artisanal candles and fragrances), and Burton James (seating home furnishing).
About the Role
This position will be a key member of AHD's Senior Executive Leadership team. This person will report to the CEO (a co-founder) with close interaction with the co-founders, Board, and all departments. In addition to managing the 12-member Accounting and Finance team and processes, the CFO will play a key role in collaborating and leading across the organization on strategic initiatives and opportunities. Other operational business units (real estate LLCs, etc.) will also be under the oversight of this individual.
The ideal professional loves to own and drive projects through to completion by mentoring and coaching the accounting/finance teams and also by building and influencing effective teams with colleagues. This individual is highly results-oriented, with grit and determination to thrive in a fast-paced environment, has a strong work ethic and is strong at multitasking, prioritizing, and communicating/aligning with ownership and others on priorities. This is an individual who is both strategic and a "do-er": enjoys and excels working both at the 30,000-foot level as well as rolling up their sleeves to get into the details. This professional embraces and supports our in-person/on-site work culture and embodies our company values of Ownership, Collaboration and Respect .
Responsibilities
•Nurture, mentor and develop the accounting and finance team ; develop a talent and organizational plan to identify and fill gaps and invest in the team to achieve business goals and meet deadlines
•Evolve the finance/accounting team into a service-driven department that will provide excellent service, support, training and guidance to other AHD departments in need of financial or accounting help
•Be a strong and effective company influencer to successfully accomplish projects and initiatives and drive them to the finish line
•Look for opportunities to and drive the implementation of technology to automate and improve processes (e.g., cash reconciliation, reporting etc.)
•Manage the team to ensure all of our entities' accounting/financial statements are produced accurately, thoroughly and in a timely manner; review in advance and research owner/board questions
•Lead and execute annual budgeting and reforecasting process by collaborating and supporting colleagues
•Prepare and guide the team to prepare reports and analyses related to budgets, forecasts, financial plans, cash flow projections, and business forecasts
•Develop recommendations for tax strategy among and between our various entities (C-Corp, S-Corp, LLCs) for owners in partnership with external tax advisors
•In partnership with the Controller develop, implement and document accounting controls, policies and procedures ; work with the team to ensure compliance with any/all tax/licensing/retirement plans applicable to AHD and other related entities
•Manage and maintain external relationships (banks, accounting firms, legal, brokers etc.) with an elevated level of service consistent with our elevated brand
Requirements
•BS degree in Finance, Accounting or other relevant major
•CPA and/or MBA preferred
•20+ years of accounting/finance and leadership experience
•Proven track record in operational and financial leadership at $100M+ organization and also a strong interest in working for a founder-led business
•Experience with warehoused inventory accounting and processes (wholesale and/or retail) required
•Proven experience as a leader and advisor to the CEO and/or founders
•Thorough understanding of practices, theories, and policies involved in accounting and finance
•Experience of excelling in - and preference for - a fast paced, high growth environment
•Strong grit and determination to get to the finish line even when there are competing priorities or barriers (entrepreneurial mindset)
•Stellar analytical, decision-making, judgment and problem-solving skills
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
•While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms.
•The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
•Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.
•Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.
•Required to use stairwells to attend meetings and engage with employees on multiple floors throughout building.
Other Considerations:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.
Compensation
Starting annual salary: $250,000-300,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.