NEAT Method is seeking a hands-on Director of Finance to lead day-to-day financial management, reporting, and analysis across our growing franchise and product businesses.
This person will bring structure, visibility, and insight to the company’s financial performance — building scalable processes, managing external accounting partners, and partnering closely with leadership to support data-driven decision-making.
The ideal candidate has deep financial expertise with a track record of managing company financials through periods of growth, establishing scalable processes, and maintaining disciplined cash and expense management. They are analytical, execution-oriented, and comfortable rolling up their sleeves to create clarity and drive results in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
As a member of the leadership team, the Director of Finance will own NEAT Method’s financial foundation — ensuring accurate reporting, sound decision-making, and scalable systems to support the company’s next stage of growth. This role reports directly to the Co-Founders (COO & CEO) and serves as a key thought partner across business functions.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Lead all financial operations, including accounting oversight, monthly close, and financial reporting.
- Review and analyze P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements; identify trends, variances, and actionable insights.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
- Oversee and coordinate with external accounting and tax partners to maintain GAAP compliance and accurate records.
- Implement and maintain internal controls and documentation to ensure accuracy and accountability.
Planning, Forecasting & Analysis
- Develop and maintain financial models to forecast revenue, expenses, and cash flow, incorporating business drivers and scenario/sensitivity analyses.
- Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes in collaboration with department leads and the leadership team.
- Develop dashboards and KPI tracking to monitor business performance across both product and franchise segments.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic planning, pricing, promotions, and investment decisions.
- Partner with Merchandising/Product and Planning teams on demand and inventory forecasting, ensuring alignment of buys and sell-through with financial plans.
- Evaluate profitability by channel, business unit, and product category to guide growth strategies and operational focus.
Franchise & Product Business Support
- Develop and maintain models and reporting to track franchise performance, royalty income, and profitability.
- Partner with the Franchise and Product leadership to evaluate new growth opportunities and inform planning decisions.
- Support evaluation of potential adjustments to fee structures, incentives, or pricing frameworks to align with company objectives.
Treasury & Cash Flow Management
- Own cash flow planning, liquidity management, and working capital strategy.
- Lead financing process management, including preparation of diligence materials, investor/lender-ready reporting packages, and direct engagement with banks and advisors.
- Manage banking relationships and ensure compliance with financing agreements or covenants.
Process & Systems Improvement
- Identify and implement systems and tools to improve visibility, efficiency, and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Streamline workflows for expense management, AP/AR, and budgeting.
- Support integration of data between finance, operations, and marketing systems to improve real-time insight.
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Collaborate with Co-Founders and department leaders to translate financial results into actionable business insights and recommendations.
- Provide financial guidance to support resource allocation, hiring, and investment decisions.
- Manage and mentor junior finance staff.
- Serve as the primary internal point of contact for all finance-related questions and reporting
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field (MBA a plus).
- 7–10+ years of finance or accounting experience, with strong FP&A and operational finance background.
- Experience in retail or e-commerce, ideally within retail or consumer goods industries required; exposure to or experience in franchise-driven businesses a plus.
- Proficient in building and maintaining financial models and dashboards from scratch.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks or similar accounting systems, Excel, and financial reporting tools.
- Highly driven, with exceptional attention to detail; able to manage up with a high degree of autonomy and self-reliance.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of collaborating across teams and reporting to senior leadership.
- Ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Self-starter with a data-driven approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-moving, remote environment.
- Willingness to roll up sleeves and engage in tactical execution where needed.
- Competitive compensation package
- 401(K) with company match
- Flexible PTO policy
- Remote work
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with HSA
- Employee discount on all Neat Method products
