Position Summary

The VP of Finance will play a crucial role in driving the financial strategy, ensuring robust fiscal management to support the company's growth objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, and leadership, with a proven record of accomplishment in the e-commerce industry.

The Company

For over 45 years, Sound Around, a family-owned enterprise headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, has been a leader in the consumer products industry. Our diverse range of brands, including Pyle, Lanzar, Serene Life, Pyramid, Nutrichef, and American Legacy, are prominently featured through leading online retailers. As a rapidly growing multimillion-dollar family business, we specialize in branding products for e-commerce channels.

Core Values

Our core values guide everything we do:

• Amplify Positivity: Embrace a positive approach in every interaction.
• Hunger for Knowledge: Every day is an opportunity to learn and share something new.
• Chase Challenges: We actively seek out new projects and push our boundaries.
• Share Generously: We foster a culture of collaboration by actively sharing ideas.
• Win Together: Collaboration is at the heart of our success.

Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

• Company Budget - Own the Company Budget and annual planning process to help drive growth aligned to the Company Business Plan.
• Strategic Initiatives & Analysis – Identify and implement strategic initiatives to evolve the company's financial management setup.
• Risk Management / Forecasting – Collaborate with Brand & Sales Directors to establish detailed financial models.

Financial Reporting

• Company Reporting - Work closely with External Accountants to support all external Company financial reporting.
• Monthly Management Reporting - Establish consolidated internal monthly management reporting.
• Monthly Management Financial Review – Own Management review process.

Financial Operations

• 3rd Party Vendors - Own the Company’s financial relationship with all 3rd Party vendors.
• Sales Planning - Manage the Sales Planning and forecasting process.
• Purchasing - Manage all Product Inventory and oversee the procurement of goods.

Resource Management

• The existing Financial Controller and an Account Receivable Associate will be direct reports.
• Extensive interaction with the Chief of Staff, Management Team, and Owners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including detailed knowledge of Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• $175-250k + 10% bonus
• Paid Time Off
• Benefits: Individual health insurance and 401k
• Location: Brooklyn, NY