HeadX

Head of Finance / VP of Finance - fully remote (f/*/m)
Location: Based in the USA or Europe with extensive experience in the U.S. market.
Company Location and Currency: USA, USD$
Language: We operate internally and externally in English (US)
Time Zone Overlap: Able to work with U.S. time zones, overlapping at least 3-4 hours per day.
Level: Leadership(15+ years)

Years of Experience:
15-20 years in finance, with at least 6-7 years in senior leadership roles (Director, VP, or Head of Finance) within fast-growing e-commerce businesses dealing with physical goods.

🌟 The Opportunity:
Hi! We are one of the fastest-growing direct-to-consumer eCommerce startups globally, having achieved the remarkable feat of transforming our brand from $0 to $1.3M in monthly revenue within just 12 months as a fully bootstrapped and profitable company. Now, as we prepare for our next significant growth phase, we are seeking an innovative and strategic Head of finance to drive our financial vision and establish a robust financial framework that supports our ambitious expansion.

To succeed in this pivotal role, you must possess exceptional strategic financial management skills and a deep understanding of e-commerce financial operations, inventory management, and risk compliance in a rapidly scaling environment. This position is crucial in transforming the company's financial operations, providing clarity on cash flow, and implementing systems for improved forecasting and data-driven decision-making. The Head of Finance will collaborate closely with all departments, particularly Operations, to optimize supply chain costs and support overall business initiatives.

💼 Who you are:
<ul><li>Minimum of 6 years in a Director or CFO role within e-commerce, particularly with physical goods, with experience in large items (e.g., furniture) preferred.</li><li>Strong understanding of U.S. financial regulations, GAAP, and tax laws. Capable of cooperating US based financial experts.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to support companies scaling from $20 million to $100 million in revenue.</li><li>Proficient in selecting and implementing advanced financial systems (e.g., ERP systems, forecasting tools) to enhance visibility, efficiency, and scalability.</li><li>Strong background in data analysis, capable of building real-time financial dashboards and utilizing macros or databases for improved financial reporting.</li><li>Ability to implement robust risk prevention mechanisms to protect the company's financial health.</li><li>Hands-on experience transitioning from dropshipping to an inventory-based model and modeling inventory forecasting and management scenarios.</li><li>Background in both finance and operations is a significant advantage.</li><li>Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; an MBA with a focus on Finance, Innovation, or Entrepreneurship is a plus.</li></ul>
💼 What you'll do: 
<ul><li>Develop and execute forward-thinking financial strategies to enhance performance and scalability.</li><li>Create scalable financial systems and implement advanced technologies (e.g., forecasting tools, ERP systems).</li><li>Establishes finance as the central point of accurate financial data, ensuring other departments align with financial realities.</li><li>Establish robust risk management frameworks to protect the company’s financial health and ensure compliance with regulations.</li><li>Lead financial transformation initiatives, managing cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions on time.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline financial operations in alignment with growth objectives.</li><li>Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a collaborative environment across departments.</li><li>Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for stakeholders, facilitating cooperation across teams.</li></ul>
✨ Nice To Have Skills:
<ul><li>Experience in dynamic, fast-changing industries, particularly in e-commerce startups or tech-driven retail companies.</li><li>Familiarity with U.S. financial regulations, though not necessarily from a U.S.-based company.</li><li>A proactive approach to identifying and solving financial challenges, comfortable with both high-level strategies and hands-on execution</li></ul>
Hiring Process: 
Round (1): Review and evaluate your application
Round (2): Invite to 60 minutes 'Discovery Call' with our Recruitment Manager Madhuri Suklabaidya
Round (3): Line Manager Interview
Round (4): Founder Round 
Round (5): Offer Stage ✍️ 

ℹ️ About Us:
We build online businesses. The founding team has been working in the online space for over 15 years and successfully grew and consulted a number of companies to 8-figure brands. We are now taking over the USA and planning global expansion. Bootstrapped it all the way. No outside investors. Our goal is to hit $100M within a couple of years. We are result oriented team that knows for survival you need always test, evolve and adapt to be the best. Our team is very open-minded and huge believers in extreme ownership.
🤩 What We are Offering:
<ul><li>Interesting, challenging, fast-growing projects</li><li>Strong and open-minded, transparent team</li><li>An environment that will push you to grow and evolve</li><li>Freedom to make decisions (and fails!)</li><li>Fully remote team, flexible times (according to clients or team needs)</li><li>Non-corporate, ever-evolving environment</li><li>Results and solutions-oriented environment</li></ul>
📜 Our Values:
<ul><li>Continuous Improvement - Life is never-ending growth. The day you stop growing - you start dying. We implement what we learn otherwise it's worthless.</li><li>Extreme Ownership - People make their own decisions and hold themselves accountable. We solve any roadblocks, not blame or rely on others.</li><li>Grit - Resilient, perseverant, and plain ol’ not giving up. Not letting anything stop you. Not being afraid to get your hands dirty. Getting those blisters.</li><li>Performance driven - Make shit happen, don’t just talk about doing, focus on getting it done and the output of your work, not how many hours you put in.</li><li>Integrity - Being human and understanding each other, operating by wishing others good, and being very transparent with feedback.</li><li>Exceptional Team - The team is the cornerstone of our success, propelling us to achieve greatness. Our Culture brings both memorable experiences and fulfillment.</li></ul>
😃 Are you ready? Come grow with us 🚀
🔍 Are you looking for something else? Check out our Career Page and our Website for more information.
Career Page:<a href="https://www.headx.com/careers#open-positions"> https://www.headx.com/careers#open-positions</a>