Director of Finance And Accounting
4 days ago
Los Angeles
OUR MISSION Nickey Kehoe is committed to building a category-defining and enduring company and culture. We believe in creating a sanctuary from chaos by creating spaces that are grounding and beautiful. OUR VALUES We believe in the necessity and value of a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees are celebrated for their unique perspectives and our differences are seen as an opportunity to learn and grow. We aspire to build a team of long-tenured, successful employees who love what they do. They work hard, are passionate about the company and their role, are enthusiastic collaborators with teammates, have high personal standards for excellence and accomplish important work. We are looking for a hands-on Director of Finance & Accounting to take the lead on the day-to-day financial management, reporting, and analysis for our beloved and growing home furnishing brand. This person will bring structure, visibility, and insight to Nickey Kehoe’s financial performance — building scalable processes, managing external accounting partners, and working closely with leadership to support data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate has a depth of accounting and financial expertise with a track record of managing company financial rigor through periods of growth, establishing scalable processes, and maintaining disciplined cash and expense management. They are analytical, execution-oriented, and comfortable rolling up their sleeves to create clarity and drive results in a fast-paced, creativity-driven environment. DUTIES INCLUDE: Financial Leadership: • Own and oversee day-to-day financial operations, • Establish and maintain shared financial standards, policies, and controls that support consistency and accountability across business channels, • Serve as a strategic finance partner to the business (Leadership + Fractional CFO), translating business vision and operating priorities into clear financial frameworks, • Support executive‐level decision‐making through forward‐looking analysis, scenario planning, and performance insights Financial Operations & Treasury Management: • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash‐flow management, • Manage core accounting systems and workflows (e.g., QuickBooks, Bill.com, payroll, expense management, credit cards, AP/AR), • Ensure accurate, timely monthly closes and financial reconciliations, • Build and implement end-to-end inventory accounting & forecasting including reconciliations, costing, reserves, and controls, • Lead payroll administration and continuously improve efficiency and accuracy of accounting processes Strategic Planning: • Lead the financial component of the annual budget planning process across Nickey Kehoe including revenue targets, margin goals, staffing plans, and overhead allocations, • Design and enforce internal controls, financial policies, and approval processes that protect assets and mitigate risk, • Maximize return on cash while maintaining appropriate liquidity for operations and growth, • Partner with department leads to ensure scopes of work, staffing models, and pricing align with margin and profitability goals Financial Reporting: • Prepare and present financial reporting for executive leadership and investors, • Develop dashboards and reporting tools that track KPIs, benchmarks, and trends across the business, • Produce ad‐hoc and deep‐dive analyses on revenue performance, cost structure, utilization, and profitability, • Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non‐finance leaders Compliance, Audit & Governance: • Develop, maintain, and document policies and SOPs to strengthen internal controls, • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations and reporting requirements, • Manage relationships with accounting, tax partners, banks, and financial partners, • Stay ahead of regulatory changes and proactively advise leadership on implications and required actions Cross‐Functional Leadership: • Build, manage, and mentor finance and accounting resources (internal and external), • Collaborate closely with fractional CFO and business owners to support a growing and creatively ambitious business, • Bring operational rigor to fast‐moving, creative environments while maintaining a solutions‐oriented, collaborative approach. QUALIFICATIONS & KEY ATTRIBUTES: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA required, • Minimum of 8+ years of experience in Accounting/Finance, • Prior experience as a Controller or Finance lead in retail and/or manufacturing, • Proven knowledge in inventory accounting and cost management, • Experience with financial reporting requirements and preparing Board/ investor presentations, • Keen ability to track budgeted expenses and analyze variances, • Exceptional knowledge of accounting, finance, budgeting, cost control principles, and GAAP, • Experience in managing payroll and benefits, with focus on streamlining accounting processes, • Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting, • Self-starter with a data-driven approach to problem-solving and decision-making, • Ability to work well with Founders and senior executives as well as lead other team members VALUES & BENEFITS: • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, • 401(k) + Company Matching, • Competitive Paid Time Off, • Generous Employee Discount, • Hybrid Work Opportunities, • Parental Leave Benefits, • Monthly Office Lunches, • Community Volunteering The annual base salary range for this position is $180,000–$200,000. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, prior experience, and skill set. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is our highest priority that no employee or applicant is discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. Upon request to and consistent with applicable laws, Nickey Kehoe will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process.