KREWE · 8 hours ago
Chief Financial Officer
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveKREWE is an independent, high-fashion eyewear brand rooted in the vibrant culture and boundless creativity of our hometown, New Orleans. They are seeking a Chief Financial Officer to oversee finance, planning, and cash flow management while partnering closely with the Controller and leading the company's financial strategy.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the finance, planning, and cash flow management functions of the business, partnering closely with the Controller, who owns day-to-day accounting execution and close processes
Partner with the Controller on the preparation and integrity of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, lender reports, and tax filings
Prepare for and oversee financial reviews, audits, and lender requirements of company financial statements
Own the company’s planning, forecasting, and cash flow forecasting function, including annual budgets, rolling 24-month forecasts, and three-year business plans
Lead monthly and quarterly financial reviews with business leaders, providing clear analysis and insight by comparing actual performance to plan; manage re-forecasts and adjustments to future projections and budgets
Own short- and long-term cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital management
Oversee inventory planning and forecasting to ensure alignment with sales demand, margin targets, and cash flow objectives while maintaining healthy inventory levels; recommend improvements to planning methods and tools
Provide regular, structured financial updates to the CEO and Founder, translating results into implications and actions
Seek to understand long-range economic trends and project their impact on future growth in sales and profitability
Partner with department leaders to monitor performance and make recommendations for improvements in people, process, and technology
Create and reinforce a culture of disciplined financial management that balances growth investment with spending accountability
Lead cost management and efficiency initiatives aligned to strategic priorities
Assess and recommend optimal entity structures for existing business activities and anticipated future investments or needs, managing any changes through execution
Lead the evolution of the company’s tax strategy, including onboarding and management of external tax advisors, to support growth and minimize tax burden
Manage any lender relationships, including covenant management, reporting, and securing new financing as needs evolve
Oversee financial management and performance tracking of corporate-owned real estate investments
Lead financial diligence and analysis of future acquisitions, including returns, tax implications, and entity structuring
Review and approve financial terms of leases in partnership with internal stakeholders and external counsel
Manage external legal counsel, overseeing scope, prioritization, and tracking against deliverables
Provide financial and commercial guidance on contract terms and support negotiations with key vendors
Lead enterprise-level risk identification and mitigation through diligence, controls, and governance
Align with business leaders on business terms for each contract and provide guidance on negotiation or support as needed
Ensure appropriate oversight of contract records, key dates, and obligations in partnership with internal teams
Manage all insurance policies and ensure coverage remains appropriate as the business scales
Identify and assess operational and financial risks, partnering with leadership to implement effective prevention strategies
Serve as executive owner of the company’s financial and enterprise systems strategy, ensuring systems support scale, visibility, and disciplined decision-making
Own executive accountability for the ERP platform (NetSuite experience preferred), including governance, reporting architecture, and scalability
Partner with Systems & Integrations leadership and functional owners to align systems priorities with business strategy
Ensure data integrity and a single source of truth across finance, planning, inventory, and operations
Oversee controls, access, auditability, and compliance within financial and operational systems
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in working in a high-growth, complex organization and contributing to improved financial outcomes
Demonstrated ability to lead planning, forecasting, and financial strategy, not solely accounting or reporting
Strong analytical, modeling, and organizational skills with the ability to translate financial data into business decisions
Strong understanding of how enterprise systems, data governance, and reporting architecture support forecasting and inventory discipline
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to partner with non-financial stakeholders
Proven leader with experience building and developing high-performing teams
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Senior finance leadership experience (CFO or equivalent) in an omni-channel consumer brand
Preferred
Master's Degree (MBA or similar)
Experience supporting a multi-location retail business
Experience supporting international operations or expansion
Experience working in founder-led or entrepreneurial environments strongly preferred
Benefits
Competitive wage
Group health plans: health, vision and dental insurance
Welfare benefits: life, ad&d, supplemental voluntary coverage
FSA Plan & HSA Program
401(K) Investment Options
Adoption Assistance, EAP, Commuter Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Quarterly Cultural Spend
Ongoing Training and Development, an Educational Allowance
Paid holidays and Paid Time Off accrual
KREWE employee quarterly frame allowance (of course!)
Company
KREWE
KREWE is an independent high-fashion eyewear company inspired by the creativity and spirit of New Orleans, our hometown.
Founded in 2013
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-09-19
New Orleans CityBusiness
2022-10-07
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