Director of Accounting & Finance

Job Description About Spring FootwearPlease ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.Spring Footwear is a growing, multi-channel footwear company operating across: Wholesale (B2B): National accounts, independent and specialty retailers Direct-to-Consumer (D2C): Company website, Amazon Marketplace, and retail stores With over 3,000 retail partners and expanding digital and retail operations, we are building a finance organization that can support scale, complexity, and speed. The OpportunityWe are seeking a Director of Accounting & Finance to take full ownership of the finance function and build a high-performing, process-driven organization. This role reports directly to the CEO and is responsible for: Stabilizing and accelerating financial operations Building structure, discipline, and accountability Creating a scalable finance foundation to support growth This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can take control, fix gaps, and build a system and Team that runs efficiently and reliably. Key Responsibilities1. Accounting Leadership & Month-End CloseLead full month-end close (target: ≤5–7 business days) Ensure accurate, timely, and reliable financial statements Maintain clean, fully reconciled balance sheet Establish and enforce close calendar and accountability 2. Finance Team LeadershipLead and develop the finance team: Accounting Manager A/R Team (3) A/P (1) Senior Financial Analyst Define clear roles, responsibilities, and KPIs Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing talent Build a team that operates with ownership and accountability 3. A/R, A/P & Credit ManagementStrengthen collections and reduce DSO Implement and enforce credit policies Manage vendor payment processes and cash flow timing Improve working capital and cash conversion cycle 4. Financial Reporting & VisibilityDeliver monthly: P&L Balance Sheet Cash Flow Ensure reporting is accurate, timely, and actionable Support development of dashboards and performance reporting 5. Multi-Channel Financial OperationsManage financial complexity across: Wholesale (national accounts, independents) E-commerce (Shopify, Amazon) Retail stores Oversee reconciliation across platforms and ensure margin visibility 6. Process Improvement, Systems & ControlsImplement automation and process improvements Document and standardize SOPs across finance Strengthen internal controls and compliance (GAAP) Support ERP and reporting system enhancements 7. Business Partnership & PerformancePartner directly with the CEO on: financial performance margin improvement cost control initiatives Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning Provide insights to drive better business decisions QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred) 10+ years of experience in accounting/finance leadership roles Experience in multi-channel distribution (B2B, D2C, retail, e-commerce) Strong understanding of: inventory and cost accounting financial xaygatp reporting and controls working capital and cash flow management Hands-on leader with a builder mindset Proven ability to: fix and improve processes manage complexity build and lead strong teams Preferred ExperienceExperience with Amazon, Shopify, and national account operations ERP system experience (Mast 90, OMS, NetSuite, SAP, or similar) Background in consumer goods, apparel, or footwear Why Join Spring FootwearDirect visibility and partnership with ownership Opportunity to build and shape the finance function Growing, multi-channel business with strong foundation Ability to make immediate and lasting impact Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive base salary Bonus opportunity Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, etc.) Profit-sharing opportunities ClosingWe are not looking for someone to maintain the current state.We are hiring someone to take ownership, build structure, and lead the finance function forward