Genesis Partners - Executive Search
Sr. Director of Strategic Finance
Genesis Partners - Executive Search, Brentwood, California, United States, 94513
Confidential Search
Title : Director or Senior Director of Strategic Finance
Location : Brentwood, CA (Hybrid, 2 days onsite)
Compensation : Up to $215K base + bonus + equity
A growth-stage consumer brand backed by institutional capital is quietly searching for a finance leader to support the next phase of scale. The company has a strong foothold in the U.S. market, a multi-channel strategy across retail and DTC, and a clear path to profitability.
This hire will be the most senior strategic finance person in the organization, reporting directly to the CEO. You will partner cross-functionally to bring discipline to planning, margin optimization, inventory strategy, and investor reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the annual planning process, forecasts, and scenario modeling Partner closely with operations, marketing, and supply chain to align spend with growth Serve as the finance point for Board reporting, investor relations, and lender updates Support cash flow analysis, gross margin tracking, and unit economic modeling Oversee financial reporting cadence and partner with accounting for monthly close Build internal finance infrastructure including models, dashboards, processes, and tools Evaluate business cases for new launches, channel expansion, and international scale
Ideal Background
10+ years in finance, ideally a blend of FP&A and operational finance Prior experience in CPG, with fluency in inventory, gross margin, and working capital Comfortable in lean environments where finance is hands-on and business-facing Strategic thinker with strong modeling skills and attention to operational detail Experience in PE-backed, founder-led, or VC-backed companies preferred CPA and/or MBA helpful but not required
Details
Based in Brentwood, hybrid 2 days onsite Compensation up to $215K base plus bonus plus equity Reports to CEO Discreet search. Direct introductions handled via retained partner
If you are currently in a No. 2 role and ready to step into broader ownership, or leading finance for a smaller brand and looking to scale, this is a high-impact opportunity worth a confidential conversation.
A growth-stage consumer brand backed by institutional capital is quietly searching for a finance leader to support the next phase of scale. The company has a strong foothold in the U.S. market, a multi-channel strategy across retail and DTC, and a clear path to profitability.
This hire will be the most senior strategic finance person in the organization, reporting directly to the CEO. You will partner cross-functionally to bring discipline to planning, margin optimization, inventory strategy, and investor reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the annual planning process, forecasts, and scenario modeling Partner closely with operations, marketing, and supply chain to align spend with growth Serve as the finance point for Board reporting, investor relations, and lender updates Support cash flow analysis, gross margin tracking, and unit economic modeling Oversee financial reporting cadence and partner with accounting for monthly close Build internal finance infrastructure including models, dashboards, processes, and tools Evaluate business cases for new launches, channel expansion, and international scale
Ideal Background
10+ years in finance, ideally a blend of FP&A and operational finance Prior experience in CPG, with fluency in inventory, gross margin, and working capital Comfortable in lean environments where finance is hands-on and business-facing Strategic thinker with strong modeling skills and attention to operational detail Experience in PE-backed, founder-led, or VC-backed companies preferred CPA and/or MBA helpful but not required
Details
Based in Brentwood, hybrid 2 days onsite Compensation up to $215K base plus bonus plus equity Reports to CEO Discreet search. Direct introductions handled via retained partner
If you are currently in a No. 2 role and ready to step into broader ownership, or leading finance for a smaller brand and looking to scale, this is a high-impact opportunity worth a confidential conversation.