Vice President Finance

RemX | The Workforce Experts; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

RemX | The Workforce Experts seeks a seasoned Vice President of Finance to lead financial planning, reporting, accounting operations and controls across wholesale, retail and DTC/eCommerce for a fast-growing apparel group. The role partners with senior leadership to drive profitability, efficiency and strategic technology adoption, including AI tools.

The ideal candidate has apparel industry expertise, 15+ years in finance with 5+ years in senior leadership, and experience supporting wholesale

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 15+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience; 5+ years leading finance teams
• Experience in apparel, fashion, retail, or consumer products
• Experience supporting DTC/eCommerce and wholesale
• Multi-entity, multi-channel finance experience
• Strong inventory accounting and margin management in apparel
• Budgets, forecasting, and strategic analysis processes
• Audits, tax compliance, banking relationships and financial controls
• Hands-on leadership and cross-functional collaboration
• ERP proficiency with NetSuite, BlueCherry, Shopify a plus
• Diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives experience

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting across multi-channel global apparel business
• Develop revenue forecasts and operating plans with department heads
• Drive monthly forecasting and risk/opportunity analysis
• Produce income statements, balance sheets, cash flow, and KPIs
• Create dashboards and reporting standards for visibility
• Advise exec leadership on growth, profitability, investments
• Lead intercompany accounting and multi-entity consolidations
• Oversee A/P, A/R, payroll, month/quarter/year-end closes
• Manage external auditors and tax advisors
• Oversee compliance with GAAP and internal controls
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive automation and tech adoption

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cross-functional

Strategic planning

GAAP

Auditing

Communication

Multichannel finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Tools

NetSuite ERP

BlueCherry

Shopify

Job description

Location: North Bergen, NJ (Regular travel to New York City office required)

About the Opportunity

This executive will play a critical role in driving financial performance, supporting profitable growth and ensuring operational excellence across wholesale, retail and DTC/eCommerce channels.

Our client is a well-established, fast-growing, multi-channel apparel company and are seeking an experienced Vice President of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership across a complex global business. The Vice President of Finance will oversee all aspects of financial planning, reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, tax coordination, audit management and financial controls. This individual will lead the finance organization while serving as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, providing actionable insights that support growth, profitability and operational effectiveness across multiple entities and international operations.

The ideal candidate will bring deep apparel industry expertise and a proven track record leading finance organizations within consumer products, fashion and retail businesses. Experience supporting both wholesale and direct-to-consumer operations is required. This leader will partner closely with executive leadership to drive data-driven decision making, optimize financial processes, and identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies, including AI, to increase efficiency and business insight.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting

• Lead the annual budgeting process across a multi-channel global apparel business, including wholesale, retail and direct-to-consumer (DTC) revenue channels
• Establish budget timelines and partner with department leaders to develop revenue forecasts, operating plans and expense budgets
• Drive monthly forecasting and projection processes, identifying risks and opportunities to achieve financial objectives
• Develop and maintain meaningful financial reporting packages, including monthly income statements, balance sheets, cash flow analyses and departmental performance metrics
• Create reporting standards, KPIs, and dashboards that enhance visibility into business performance
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to executive leadership regarding growth initiatives, profitability, inventory management and operational investments
• Develop strong cross-functional partnerships to support strategic decision-making throughout the organization
• Lead financial projections and scenario planning for wholesale, retail, and eCommerce businesses

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Accounting, and financial reporting functions
• Ensure timely and accurate month/quarter/year-end close processes across multiple domestic and international entities
• Maintain the integrity of financial statements and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, insurance providers and other financial partners
• Coordinate quarterly and annual tax reporting and payment requirements in partnership with external tax advisors
• Oversee domestic sales tax compliance and international indirect tax requirements
• Ensure compliance with lending agreements, debt covenants and banking requirements
• Lead annual audits and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors
• Oversee intercompany accounting, foreign subsidiary accounting and multi-entity consolidations
• Continuously evaluate and improve financial processes, controls and reporting efficiency

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Lead, train, support and build Finance & Accounting team and manage all corporate financial functions
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team, providing financial insights to support growth and operational initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to leverage automation, artificial intelligence and technology solutions to improve productivity, reporting accuracy and decision-making
• Support strategic planning, investment analysis and business expansion initiatives
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Lead cross-functional projects that improve organizational effectiveness and financial performance

Leadership & Talent Development

• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team
• Create succession plans and professional development opportunities for finance staff
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment aligned with company values
• Collaborate and partner across all departments and all levels of the organization
• Attract, retain, and develop top finance talent
• Support Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives and promote an engaging workplace culture

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least 5 years leading finance teams in a senior management or executive capacity
• Required experience within the apparel, fashion, retail, or consumer products industry
• Required experience supporting direct-to-consumer (DTC/eCommerce) and wholesale business models
• Demonstrated experience managing finance for multi-entity, multi-channel organizations
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, merchandising economics, supply chain finance, and margin management within an apparel environment
• Experience leading annual budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and strategic analysis processes
• Proven track record managing audits, tax compliance, banking relationships, and financial controls
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills
• Advanced MS Excel skills; ERP proficiency with NetSuite ERP, BlueCherry, Shopify a plus
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience developing and managing high-performing teams
• Hands-on management style with the ability to balance strategic leadership and operational execution

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Experience with NetSuite ERP, BlueCherry, Shopify, and related retail technology platforms
• Experience working with international operations and foreign subsidiaries
• Familiarity with business intelligence, automation tools, and AI-driven financial reporting platforms
• Experience supporting rapid growth, omnichannel retail, and global apparel organizations

Key Success Factors

The successful candidate will combine strong financial acumen with deep apparel and direct-to-consumer expertise. They will be a strategic leader capable of driving business performance while maintaining a hands-on approach to financial operations. This executive must thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively manage complexity across multiple channels and entities, and continuously seek opportunities to improve processes, leverage technology, and support organizational growth.