Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Controller (Hybrid Leadership Role)
2 days ago
Los Angeles
Job Description Company: Versa Desk Versa Desk is the premier standing desk product line featuring four best-in-class products. We are a direct-to-consumer brand with in-house manufacturing, dedicated to transforming how people work through ergonomic, well-designed solutions. We’re seeking a data-driven, hands-on financial leader to scale the organization to the next level. About the Role Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Controller (Hybrid role) Location: Los Angeles / Remote or Hybrid options available Type: Full-time Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Compensation: Competitive base salary + bonuses Employment Style: Hands-on leadership with a strategic lens What You’ll Do • Lead all financial planning and analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial modeling to drive scalable growth., • Own the accounting function with hands-on involvement in month-end close, GAAP compliance, internal controls, and financial reporting., • Oversee treasury, cash management, and working capital optimization for a direct-to-consumer brand with in-house manufacturing., • Drive profitability analysis across product lines (four core products), pricing strategies, and cost optimization initiatives., • Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Marketing, and Sales to align financial strategy with business goals., • Develop and present board-level dashboards and executive-level financial insights., • Lead tax planning, compliance, audits, and risk management., • Build and mentor a high-performing finance team; hire, develop, and coach finance talent., • Implement scalable FP&A processes, ERP/fintech integration, and financial systems enhancements., • Experience: 10+ years in senior financial leadership roles (CFO, VP Finance, or equivalent), preferably in consumer-facing direct-to-consumer brands with in-house manufacturing., • Hands-on Leadership: Comfortable performing both strategic planning and day-to-day accounting tasks., • Industry Experience:Preferably in furniture, consumer products, or ergonomics; experience with D2C channels (e-commerce), 3PL/fulfillment, and manufacturing., • Technical Proficiency:, • GAAP accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls, • FP&A, budgeting, and variance analysis, • Cash flow forecasting and treasury management, • ERP/financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and analytics tooling, • Strategic & Analytical Thinker: Ability to translate data into actionable business decisions; strong business acumen with a track record of scaling organizations, • Leadership & Communication:** Excellent collaboration across cross-functional teams; capable of presenting complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders, • Financial Planning & Analysis, • Build rolling financial models and scenario planning, • Create quarterly/annual forecasts aligned with growth targets, • Monitor KPIs for revenue, gross margin, CAC, LTV, RPU, inventory turns, • Accounting & Controls, • Manage month-end close, consolidation, and financial reporting, • Ensure GAAP compliance and robust internal controls, • Oversee tax compliance, audits, and risk management, • Treasury & Cash Management, • Optimize working capital, payment terms, and vendor financing, • Manage banking relationships and financing strategies, • Product & Operating Finance, • Product line profitability, cost-to-serve, and pricing optimization, • Inventory planning, BOM costing, and manufacturing variances, • Capex planning and ROI analysis for capacity expansion, • Team & Systems, • Build, mentor, and lead the finance org, • Select and implement financial systems and integrations, • Competitive salary and performance-based bonus, • Equity/stock options, • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, • Flexible work arrangements, • 401(k) with company match, • Generous PTO and paid holidays Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining: • Your relevant experience in CFO/Controller roles, • How you’ve scaled a direct-to-consumer/manufacturing business, • Your approach to balancing hands-on accounting with strategic leadership Versa Desk is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re a seasoned, hands-on financial leader ready to scale the next phase of Versa Desk’s growth, we’d love to hear from you. Powered by JazzHR BXs3i0ii2z