Vice President, Finance

Local Boy Outfitters

Columbia, SC

Company

Local Boy Outfitters is a consumer apparel and lifestyle brand offering clothing and accessories centered around outdoor enthusiasts and Southern culture. Originally founded as a male-focused t-shirt company, Local Boy today offers more than 25 product categories including button-ups, outwear, performance apparel, bottoms, and accessories for men, women, and kids.

Opportunity

Reporting to the Co-Founder / Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors, the Vice President- Finance will be a key partner to the executive leadership team as well as the Board in the execution of the Company’s strategic plan and achievement of financial goals. We are seeking a dynamic leader to take a hands-on approach leading the daily operations of the accounting department and collaborate with the executive team in developing and executing strategic financial objectives.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage the finance and accounting function for the business, including personnel, tax, treasury, policies and procedures
Establish financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems, including transitioning the business to complete GAAP accrual accounting
Hire, train, develop, inspire, and lead a team across accounting, HR, and IT functions
Oversee the monthly closing process. Including internal and external reporting/deadlines
Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of the annual capital and operating budget process in collaboration with other members of the executive team and the private equity sponsor
Deliver timely, accurate, and comprehensive financial reports
Drive ERP enhancement/conversion, including the implementation of industry-standard software
Develop internal job-costing capabilities, allowing Company management to track revenue and margin by project
Lead external audits
Complete weekly flash/KPI dashboard, and manage key third-party relationships
Participate in add-on acquisition due diligence and post-close integration
Manage HR, IT, payroll, and health insurance functions
Act as a key liaison for private equity sponsor and lenders

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, an MBA/Master’s degree in accounting/related preferred (CPA preferred but not required)
A minimum of 2-3 years serving as a Controller/similar position for a mid-sized company
Minimum of 4 years of audit at a national public accounting firm
ERP implementation (NetSuite preferred)
Experience with organizations that are in the retail, distribution or manufacturing industries
M&A due diligence, post-acquisition integration, and onboarding experience
Exceptional analytical, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Private equity sponsor experience is highly valued

Compensation & Benefits