Director of Finance

Director Of Finance

Ready to make an impact in the world and do what you were born to do? We know that you have dreams, goals, and passions that set your soul on fire. You are on this earth for a reason.

At Hadley Designs, we make filling customers' lives with beautiful and inspiring things easy. With hundreds of products to choose from, we help our customers create a beautiful and inspiring environment to help them become their best selves.

That's where you come in as our Director of Finance. Come help us achieve the next pinnacle in our growth plan!

ONE THING : Build scalable financial systems and models to budget and forecast brand growth to $100M and beyond.

KPIs :

Monthly Financials & Books Accuracy - Deliver timely and accurate monthly financialsincluding the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flowwithin a standardized close process that supports confident, data-driven decision-making.

Measurement :

• 100% of monthly financial statements delivered by the 20th calendar day of the month following close-
• Zero material errors identified in leadership review or audit
• On-time reconciliation of all key accounts (cash, AP, AR, inventory, loans)

Cash Flow Management - Maintain clear visibility into current and projected cash needs, ensuring the business is never caught off guard with payables, debt service, or payrollwhile proactively identifying new strategies to extend cash runway and improve working capital efficiency.

Measurement :

Forecasting & Budgeting Leadership - Lead a rigorous, company-wide budgeting and forecasting process that drives precision, cross-functional accountability, and strategic alignment.

Measurement :

Systems & Process Improvement - Build scalable, automated financial systems and workflows that reduce manual effort, eliminate reporting delays, and support Hadley Designs' growth to $100M and beyondincluding core operational processes like expense management, travel, and purchasing.

Measurement :

Profit Optimization - Partner with company leaders to implement initiatives that improve EBITDA across all departments and business units.

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What does success look like?

A successful Director of Finance at Hadley Designs is more than a financial stewardthey are a core member of the leadership team, driving strategic clarity, operational discipline, and scalable systems that support our journey to $100M in revenue. You don't just close the booksyou provide the financial visibility and foresight that empower the rest of the business to move faster and make better decisions.

Within your first 90 days, you'll take full ownership of the finance function, oversee a consistent monthly close process and our 12-month rolling cash forecast, and begin delivering accurate, actionable margin and performance insights. You'll build trust across the company by bringing transparency to budgets, forecasts, and cash flowwhile acting as a critical thought partner to the CEO and Director of Operations in evaluating trade-offs and planning for growth.

By the end of your first year, finance will no longer be a reactive or manual support functionit will be a proactive, high-leverage engine for scale. Financial reporting will be fast, clean, and audit-ready. Cash management will be predictable and optimized. Every department will understand their financial impact, and leadership will rely on your insights to improve profitability, manage runway, and prepare the company for system upgrades like ERP. Through it all, your leadership will ensure we don't just achieve our goalswe do so profitably, confidently, and on time.

Primary Objectives 20% BIG ROCKS These must be done first and at all costs.

1. Deliver Accurate, Insightful Monthly Financials - Own and execute a standardized monthly close process to deliver accurate financial statements by the 20th calendar day of the following month. Ensure zero material errors and full reconciliation of all key accounts, while producing clear reporting that drives confident, data-backed decision-making.

2. Maintain and Optimize Cash Flow Strategy - Manage a weekly-updated, 12-month rolling cash forecast to ensure liquidity and financial stability. Route 100% of eligible payments through optimal float strategies, and surface at least one new cash optimization tactic per quartersuch as improved vendor terms, debt structuring, or payment sequencing.

3. Lead Forecasting and Budgeting Across the Business - Plan and lead Hadley Designs' annual budgeting and forecasting cycle. Launch the process each fall, align department budgets with growth targets, and finalize all plans by December 1. Monitor and maintain ?10% variance between forecasts and actuals through regular reforecasting and departmental collaboration.

4. Build Scalable Financial Systems and Operational Workflows - Document all core finance workflowsincluding close, forecasting, cash flow, and reportingby Month 3. By Month 6, implement streamlined systems for expense approvals, reimbursements, travel booking, and company card usage. Deliver an ERP implementation plan and reduce manual reporting time by 25% within Year 1.

5. Drive Profit Optimization Across Departments - Deliver monthly EBITDA analysis across all major departments to uncover cost-saving and margin improvement opportunities. Partner with leaders to implement at least one impactful initiative per quarter. Increase trailing-12-month EBITDA margin by 2 percentage points in your first year.

Regular Work Activities 80% These must be done ongoing daily / weekly after the BIG ROCKS are complete.

1. Accounts Receivable and Payable : Manage invoicing, collections, and payments to maintain cash flow and ensure accurate reconciliation.

2. Cash Management Operations : Monitor daily cash positions, maintain liquidity, and oversee use of credit float strategies.

3. Compliance and Audit Readiness : Ensure GAAP compliance, manage internal controls, and lead external audit preparation.

4. Payroll and Benefits Administration : Oversee payroll and reimbursements for accuracy, timeliness, and legal compliance.

5. Tax Compliance : Oversee accurate and timely sales tax filings and payroll tax submissions, ensuring compliance across all jurisdictions.

6. Systems and Software Management : Optimize financial tools (e.g., Xero, LinkMyBooks, Hubdoc, Google Sheets) to streamline workflows and reduce manual work.

7. Inventory and COGS Management : Reconcile inventory regularly and validate COGS entries in partnership with operations.

8. Strategic Insights and Decision Support : Provide financial analysis to support key business decisions and capital planning.

9. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work with teams across the business to assess financial impact and support growth initiatives.

10. Financial Dashboard & KPI Maintenance : Maintain dashboards and scorecards to ensure clear visibility into performance.

11. Team Development and Delegation : Identify opportunities to delegate transactional tasks and support the development of future finance capabilities as the department grows.