Chief Financial Officer

Rothys; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

401k matching

Comprehensive health plans for you and

Supplemental mental health benefits

Monthly wellness reimbursement

Dog Friendly Offices

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Rothy’s, based in San Francisco, is transforming materials into wardrobe essentials with a planet-first approach. We’re looking for a Chief Financial Officer to partner with the CEO, owning Finance, Accounting and Strategy as we scale globally with discipline.

This hands-on leader will guide long-term planning, capital allocation, investor relations and Board communication while balancing strategic vision with day-to-day execution to fuel profitable growth.

Qualifications

• Fifteen+ years of progressive senior finance leadership in consumer goods, retail, or related industries.
• Proven CFO track record in a fast-scaling, global, multi-channel business.
• Experience with investor relations and board communications.
• Deal evaluation, integration planning, or partnership development is a plus.
• Strong communication, influence, and senior leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Finance and Accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. Build a high-performing team.
• Partner with the CEO to set strategy and ensure alignment across the executive team.
• Build scalable financial systems, processes, and controls for global, multi-channel growth.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and capital allocation.
• Develop dashboards and metrics for clear performance management.
• Lead investor relations and Board communication.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders on opportunities and global expansion.
• Represent the company voice with the Board, investors, and external stakeholders.
• Champion collaboration, transparency, and high performance across the company.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial planning

Forecasting

Capital allocation

Board communication

Education

MBA

CPA

Job description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

San Francisco, CA

At Rothy’s, we know there’s a better way to do business, and it starts by putting the planet and its people first. More than 225 million single-use plastic bottles and 715,000 pounds of ocean-bound marine plastic have been transformed into our signature thread, creating wardrobe staples that look just as good as they feel.

Striving for zero waste, we combine 3D knitting technology and handcrafted assembly to create machine washable styles that don’t compromise on comfort. From classic shoes to carry-everywhere bags, we create essentials for wherever you go.

At Rothy’s, building a sustainable future is at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment at our HQ, retail stores and wholly-owned factory, and are growing our community every day.

The Role

The CFO is the CEO’s key financial and strategic partner. This leader owns all aspects of Finance, Accounting, and Strategy, helping the company scale globally with strong financial discipline. The CFO will guide long-term planning, capital allocation, investor relations, and Board communication, ensuring the business has the visibility and financial structure needed to grow profitably.

This role requires a hands‑on operator with the ability to balance long‑term strategic planning with day-to-day execution, ensuring we deliver consistent growth and operational excellence.

What you’ll do:

• Lead all Finance and Accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. Develop an all-star team
• Partner closely with the CEO to set company strategy and ensure alignment across the executive team and broader organization
• Build scalable financial systems, processes, and controls to support global, multi-channel growth
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and capital allocation
• Develop financial metrics and dashboards that enable clear performance management
• Lead investor relations and Board communication
• Partner closely with cross-functional leaders to evaluate the business, new opportunities, partnerships, and global expansion
• Serve as a key voice with the Board of Directors, investors, and other external stakeholders, alongside the CEO
• Champion a culture of collaboration, transparency, and high performance across the company

You have:

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Finance in consumer goods, retail, or adjacent industries
• Proven track record as a CFO in a fast‑scaling, global, multi‑channel business
• Deep financial expertise, including financial planning, forecasting, capital allocation, and performance management
• MBA and/or CPA preferred
• Investor relations and Board communication experience
• Business development or M&A experience preferred, including deal evaluation, integration planning, or partnership development
• Excellent communication, influence, and leadership skills, with ability to operate as a trusted partner to the CEO and Board
• High integrity, low ego, and a collaborative leadership style

Our benefits:

• Generous paid time off
• 401k matching
• Comprehensive health plans for you and your family
• Supplemental mental health benefits
• Monthly wellness reimbursement
• Dog Friendly Offices
• Employee Discount Program!