Business Controller managing finance strategy and improvements for the Portfolio Unit at Alfa Laval. Driving growth and business transformation in engineering and manufacturing sectors across Europe.
About the role
- Chief Financial Officer overseeing financial planning, analysis, and team leadership at VersaDesk. Driving growth in a direct-to-consumer brand with innovative ergonomic solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead all financial planning and analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial modeling to drive scalable growth.
- Own the accounting function with hands-on involvement in month-end close, GAAP compliance, internal controls, and financial reporting.
- Oversee treasury, cash management, and working capital optimization for a direct-to-consumer brand with in-house manufacturing.
- Drive profitability analysis across product lines (four core products), pricing strategies, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Marketing, and Sales to align financial strategy with business goals.
- Develop and present board-level dashboards and executive-level financial insights.
- Lead tax planning, compliance, audits, and risk management.
- Build and mentor a high-performing finance team; hire, develop, and coach finance talent.
- Implement scalable FP&A processes, ERP/fintech integration, and financial systems enhancements.
- Ensure strong internal controls and governance to support rapid growth and compliance requirements.
Requirements
- 10+ years in senior financial leadership roles (CFO, VP Finance, or equivalent)
- Hands-on Leadership: Comfortable performing both strategic planning and day-to-day accounting tasks.
- Industry Experience: Preferably in furniture, consumer products, or ergonomics; experience with D2C channels (e-commerce), 3PL/fulfillment, and manufacturing.
- Technical Proficiency: GAAP accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls FP&A, budgeting, and variance analysis Cash flow forecasting and treasury management ERP/financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and analytics tooling
- Strategic & Analytical Thinker: Ability to translate data into actionable business decisions; strong business acumen with a track record of scaling organizations
- Leadership & Communication: Excellent collaboration across cross-functional teams; capable of presenting complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CFA strongly preferred; MBA a plus
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
- Equity/stock options
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Employee product discounts
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