Head of Finance

The Head of Finance is the senior operational finance leader at True Classic, responsible for owning and operating all core financial functions including FP&A, Accounting, Treasury, Corporate Finance, Investor Reporting, Risk, and OpEx Management. This role ensures world‑class accuracy, visibility, and financial discipline to support True Classic’s growth across DTC, Wholesale, Marketplaces, retail and global markets.

Reporting to the President, the Head of Finance leads all day‑to‑day finance operations, builds scalable systems, and partners cross‑functionally to drive profitable growth. FP&A and the Controller function report directly into this role.

Areas of Accountability 

P&A, Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead all short- and long-range forecasting to drive visibility and enable proactive decision-making.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain and govern the 36-month integrated financial model
• Deliver rolling weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecasts and scenarios
• Manage the annual budget process and assumption governance
• Produce monthly variance analyses, margin walks, and profitability reporting
• Build ROI models and business cases for investments and major initiatives

Accounting & Controller Leadership

Own the full accounting function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and investor-grade reporting.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the Controller and accounting team
• Oversee all Record-to-Report processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and close
• Ensure month-end close is completed within 7 days (gold standard) and financials are fully accurate
• Maintain and enforce accounting policies, GAAP compliance, and internal controls
• Oversee AP, AR, revenue recognition, and inventory accounting
• Ensure taxes, filings, audits, and regulatory compliance are completed on time with zero penalties
• Maintain payroll accuracy, period-to-period consistency, and control governance
• Own chart of accounts governance and financial data integrity across systems

Strategic Finance & Corporate Planning

Enable the business to make sound strategic choices grounded in data, ROI, and capital efficiency.

Responsibilities include:

• Scenario planning and stress‑testing
• Capital allocation recommendations across channels and initiatives
• Business case development for all material projects
• Post‑implementation reviews and impact measurement
• Partnership with leaders on new markets, channels, and major commercial decisions

Treasury, Capital Structure & Risk Management

Operate and optimize the company’s liquidity and risk profile.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain a 26‑week cash ladder updated weekly
• Ensure sufficient liquidity through cash + debt availability management
• Manage revolver utilization and lender covenant compliance
• Oversee FX, interest rate, and working capital risks
• Deliver all investor/lender reporting packages and compliance filings
• Run and document annual risk assessments

OpEx Management & Spend Governance

Drive disciplined cost management and ensure spend aligns with ROI and budget.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead monthly OpEx reviews with all budget owners
• Implement and maintain zero‑based budgeting (ZBB)
• Govern contract lifecycle management (CLM)
• Enforce spend controls, approval authority matrices, and “no contract, no payment” policy
• Monitor campaign/vendor ROI and ensure budget adherence

Executive, Board & Investor Reporting

Serve as the operational engine behind True Classic’s financial storytelling.

Responsibilities include:

• Produce weekly KPI and cash flashes
• Deliver monthly reporting packages within 24 hours to leadership (or ≤ 5 days at baseline)
• Provide variance narratives, risks, and recommended actions
• Prepare all materials for lenders, investors, auditors, and Board as needed

Systems, Data, and Operational Excellence

Own implementation, integration, and ongoing performance of financial systems and data.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead modernization of finance tooling and data pipelines
• Maintain chart of accounts and master data governance
• Drive automation and workflow optimization across finance processes
• Ensure integration and accuracy across ERP, BI, and cash systems

Leadership & Cross‑Functional Partnership

Build and lead a high‑performing finance organization that serves as a trusted partner to the business.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage and develop FP&A and Controller teams
• Provide quarterly business reviews with all functional leaders
• Elevate financial literacy and operational discipline across the company
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for executives
• Foster a culture of ownership, speed, and accountability

Qualifications

• Operationally elite finance leader with deep accounting expertise, strategic range, and the ability to build scalable infrastructure in a fast-growth, omnichannel environment.
• CPA required, with mastery of GAAP and complex accounting operations.
• Proven ownership of full accounting cycles, audits, and a fast-close environment.
• Extensive experience in FP&A, forecasting, capital planning, and financial modeling.
• Strong ERP, BI, and financial systems experience (implementation and integration).

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA strongly preferred; CFA or similar credential a plus
• Experience in retail, apparel, CPG, or multi-channel inventory-based businesses
• Background scaling finance systems and processes in a high-growth company

Leadership & Behavioral Strengths

• Builder’s mindset — has scaled a finance org from scrappy to sophisticated
• Clear, concise communicator who translates complexity into actionable decisions
• High-output operator with extreme ownership and bias toward accuracy and speed
• Strategic partner who collaborates deeply with Ops, Growth, Merch, Supply Chain, and Retail/Wholesale
• Team developer with high standards who elevates financial literacy and discipline
• Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments; comfortable being hands-on while driving strategy
• Bias toward automation over manual workarounds, championing systems and data integrity

Benefits & Perks

Time Off

• Unlimited PTO and sick time

Health & Wellness

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 100% employee premium coverage

  • 65% dependent premium coverage

• $75/month Wellness Stipend

• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work & Growth Support

• $75/month Personal Workspace Stipend

• $75/month Learning & Development Stipend

Perks

• $1,000/year True Classic merchandise allowance

• 401(k) plan with 3% company match

 

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