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True Classic

Head of Finance

True Classic, Calabasas, California, United States, 91302

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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

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)

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

Time Off Unlimited PTO and sick time

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

$1,000/year True Classic merchandise allowance

401(k) plan with 3% company match

True Classic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support differences in race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, and abilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resources.

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