Senior Finance Manager

CALPAK; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company matching

Life insurance & Disability coverage

Accrued paid time off & floating holidays

Monthly wellness credits

Dog friendly office

Job summary

A modern travel and lifestyle brand in Gardena, California is searching for a Senior Community & Culture Manager to oversee financial operations and support business growth. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of finance experience in DTC, CPG, or e-commerce. Responsibilities include budgeting, financial modeling, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This full-time role offers a competitive benefits package including 401K matching and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally within DTC, CPG, or e‑commerce.
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills required.
• Certification such as CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead company‑wide budgeting and variance analysis.
• Oversee month‑end close process ensuring accurate financial statements.
• Build financial models for new product launches and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Sr. Community & Culture Manager at CALPAK

CALPAK is a modern travel and lifestyle brand built to make exploration simple, functional, and beautiful. As we continue to grow across e-commerce, wholesale, and retail channels, we’re focused on building strong financial foundations that enable sustainable, profitable scaling. The Senior Finance Manager will play a critical role in ensuring CALPAK’s day‑to‑day financial operations run smoothly while supporting leadership with accurate reporting and actionable insights.

The Senior Finance Manager will be a key operational and strategic partner to CALPAK’s executive leadership. This role owns day‑to‑day financial operations, reporting, and planning ensuring accuracy, visibility, and efficiency across the organization. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on finance professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys bringing structure to a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead company‑wide budgeting, forecasting, and monthly variance analysis.
• Build and maintain rolling financial models, dashboards, and reports.
• Partner with department leads on budgets, spend tracking, ROI analysis, and margin optimization.
• Analyze sales performance, margin trends, and overall profitability to inform business decisions.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee the month‑end close process and ensure timely, accurate financial statements.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including vendor payments and collections.
• Support annual tax processes and coordinate with external partners as needed.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.

Systems, Tools & Process Improvement

• Lead implementation and optimization of finance systems, including ERP and planning tools (NetSuite preferred).
• Streamline financial processes to improve data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
• Ensure proper internal controls, documentation, and audit readiness.

Business Partnership & Strategic Support

• Build business and financial models for new product launches, channel expansion, and strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate cost‑saving opportunities and margin improvement levers.
• Provide ad‑hoc financial analysis and support for cross‑functional projects.

Leadership

• Manage and develop direct reports, fostering a culture of accountability and growth.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with senior leaders to promote financial discipline and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally within DTC, CPG, or e‑commerce.
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and Excel/Google Sheets.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Highly analytical with sharp attention to detail.
• CPA, CFA, or MBA a plus.

Why CALPAK: Benefits & Perks

• 401K with company matching
• Life insurance & Disability coverage
• Accrued paid time off & floating holidays
• Monthly wellness credits
• Dog friendly office
• Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to other requirements and conditions

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance
• Retail