[Remote] Vice President, Finance

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. goop is a lifestyle platform dedicated to exploration, curation, and groundbreaking conversation. They are seeking a seasoned and strategically minded VP of Finance to oversee the company's financial operations, including accounting, FP&A, and capital management, while serving as a trusted partner to the CEO and Executive Team.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the company’s long-term financial vision, capital strategy, and enterprise resource allocation in alignment with strategic growth objectives
• Serve as the principal financial voice of the company—representing the organization externally and managing relationships with the Board of Directors, investors, banks, lenders, auditors, and financial advisors
• Own investor relations and all Board, investor, and bank reporting—preparing and delivering quarterly Board packages, investor updates, lender compliance reporting, and ad hoc financial presentations
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Executive Team, translating financial data into actionable recommendations that shape business direction, mitigate risk, and optimize performance
• Lead the development and ongoing management of the company’s long-range financial plan, annual operating budget, and quarterly forecasts
• Partner cross-functionally with leaders across sales channels (DTC, marketplace, wholesale, and retail) and verticals to align financial plans with business priorities and growth objectives
• Deliver enterprise-wide financial insights, KPIs, and decision support aligned with commercial, supply chain, and operational strategies
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across all entities in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable international standards
• Own the design, implementation, and enforcement of a robust internal controls environment; ensure audit readiness at all times
• Manage all external audit and tax relationships; serve as the primary point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions
• Continuously improve the accuracy, speed, and efficiency of the financial close and consolidation cycle
• Ensure the integrity of all financial data across the company’s ERP and reporting systems; partner with IT and Operations to optimize system functionality and data flows
• Lead treasury strategy, including cash flow forecasting, credit facility oversight, and working capital optimization
• Monitor and manage financial risk across foreign exchange, vendor credit, and operational exposure; develop and enforce policies to mitigate risk
• Manage banking relationships and guide capital deployment, including financial modeling and analysis for M&A, capital raises, and strategic partnerships
• Evaluate and support capital needs for strategic initiatives, including expansion, inventory scaling, and investment partnerships
• Lead the FP&A function, establishing processes for robust forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting across all channels and cost centers
• Build and deliver quarterly Board-level and executive-level financial reporting packages, investor updates, and bank/lender reports that communicate performance clearly
• Drive the development of KPIs and financial dashboards that give the business real-time visibility into performance against plan
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve margins, and increase return on invested capital across the business
• Provide strategic oversight of all accounting operations through the Controller, including AP/AR, payroll, general ledger, and financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations, including tax filings, payroll obligations, and reporting requirements
• Oversee the management of accounts payable and receivable functions, optimizing payment terms, DSO, and cash collection cycles
• Maintain and enforce company-wide accounting policies, ensuring consistency and compliance across all business functions
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team across accounting, FP&A, AP/AR, and payroll—fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth
• Set clear goals and expectations across the finance organization; build scalable structures and processes that support the company’s growth trajectory
• Recruit and develop top finance talent; build organizational capacity in line with business needs
• Champion a culture of financial discipline and data-driven decision-making throughout the organization

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred
• 15+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including significant leadership experience overseeing multi-functional finance teams
• Proven track record as a senior finance leader in a startup or high-growth company, ideally in a consumer, retail, e-commerce, or multi-channel brand environment; experience across beauty, fashion, or wellness a strong plus
• Deep expertise across financial reporting, GAAP compliance, internal controls, and audit management
• Strong command of FP&A disciplines, including long-range planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems; NetSuite expertise strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insight for executive and non-finance audiences
• Experience preparing and delivering Board of Directors reporting, including quarterly financial packages and presentations to investors and lenders; prior exposure to fundraising, debt financing, or equity processes strongly preferred
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with a track record of developing and retaining high-performing teams
• Strategic thinker with the scrappiness, adaptability, and operational rigor to execute in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• High integrity and sound judgment, with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

Benefits

• Generous health benefits package
• Fertility benefits
• Paid parental leave
• 7Goopcation8 paid company summer break
• Generous goop discounts
• Special offers with brand partners
• Access to custom lifestyle resources and events
• A beautiful workspace in Santa Monica

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