MadaLuxe Group Looking for Director of Finance at West Hollywood, CA Full Time

About Zelig

As a cutting-edge virtual try-on startup, we are revolutionizing the way consumers experience shopping online. Leveraging state-of-the-art AI and Computer Vision technologies, our platform enables customers to virtually try-on fashion apparel and accessories. We are a passionate team of innovators committed to delivering an immersive and seamless shopping experience to our users and effective presentations.

Location: West Hollywood, CA. We are not currently offering any relocation.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance who will play a key leadership role, working closely with senior management to achieve the company’s growth and profitability objectives. Responsibilities are focused on strategic business planning, financial planning and analysis, and cross-functional partnership and leadership, to enable the sustainable, profitable scaling of a fast-growing business. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, result-oriented leader with extensive financial planning experience within the retail industry.to be the focal point for the accounting, recording, and reporting of all company finances. This role will report directly to the CEO.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO to drive and execute brand strategies
• Provide financial and analytical leadership for long-range planning initiatives including supporting funding, go to market plans, and 3-Year strategic financial plans in partnership with key leaders
• Develop financial models that reflect an aligned approach between business imperatives, investment/capital expenditure strategy and profitability goals
• Prepare pro-forma P&Ls and scenario analysis, in service of the expansion strategy
• Develop rolling financial forecast including revenue, margin and operating expenses; as well as analyze key drivers of actual performance versus forecast/budget.
• Support preparation of weekly/monthly/quarterly financial business reviews and other reporting for the senior leadership team, including strategic/business insights and progress against key performance measures.
• Identify opportunities to elevate existing processes & tools to support long-term, sustainable growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. Master’s degree is preferred
• 7 – 10+ years of experience in Corporate Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis, Business Planning, Management Consulting, or similar experience
• Experience with tech startups is strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skills and strategic modeling experience as well as demonstrated business acumen; Keen problem solving with a high level of intellectual curiosity, ability to dive deep, find solutions and deliver results
• Solid experience with key financial planning tools and systems as well as Microsoft Office skills including but not limited to Excel and PowerPoint
• Executive presence, excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), with the ability to clearly communicate and present to senior management
• Strong cross-functional business partnership, working as a trusted thought partner in supporting key business decisions and enabling strategic initiatives which help improve the organization’s financial performance
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities

Zelig provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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