True Classic
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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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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