Director of Accounting & Finance

About Spring Footwear
Spring Footwear is a growing, multi-channel footwear company operating across:
Wholesale (B2B): National accounts, independent and specialty retailers
Direct-to-Consumer (D2C): Company website, Amazon Marketplace, and retail stores
With over 3,000 retail partners and expanding digital and retail operations, we are building a finance organization that can support scale, complexity, and speed. The Opportunity
We are seeking a Director of Accounting & Finance to take full ownership of the finance function and build a high-performing, process-driven organization.

This role reports directly to the CEO and is responsible for

Stabilizing and accelerating financial operations
Building structure, discipline, and accountability
Creating a scalable finance foundation to support growth
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can take control, fix gaps, and build a system and Team that runs efficiently and reliably.

Key Responsibilities
1. Accounting Leadership & Month-End Close
Lead full month-end close (target: ≤5–7 business days)
Ensure accurate, timely, and reliable financial statements
Maintain clean, fully reconciled balance sheet
Establish and enforce close calendar and accountability
2. Finance Team Leadership
Lead and develop the finance team:
Accounting Manager
A/R Team (3)
A/P (1)
Senior Financial Analyst
Define clear roles, responsibilities, and KPIs
Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing talent
Build a team that operates with ownership and accountability
3.

A/R, A/P & Credit Management
Strengthen collections and reduce DSO
Implement and enforce credit policies
Manage vendor payment processes and cash flow timing
Improve working capital and cash conversion cycle
4. Financial Reporting & Visibility
Deliver monthly:
P&L
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow
Ensure reporting is accurate, timely, and actionable
Support development of dashboards and performance reporting
5.

Multi-Channel Financial Operations
Manage financial complexity across:
Wholesale (national accounts, independents)
E-commerce (Shopify, Amazon)
Retail stores
Oversee reconciliation across platforms and ensure margin visibility
6. Process Improvement, Systems & Controls
Implement automation and process improvements
Document and standardize SOPs across finance
Strengthen internal controls and compliance (GAAP)
Support ERP and reporting system enhancements
7.

Business Partnership & Performance
Partner directly with the CEO on: financial performance margin improvement cost control initiatives
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
Provide insights to drive better business decisions
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
10+ years of experience in accounting/finance leadership roles
Experience in multi-channel distribution (B2B, D2C, retail, e-commerce)
Strong understanding of: inventory and cost accounting financial reporting and controls working capital and cash flow management
Hands-on leader with a builder mindset
Proven ability to: fix and improve processes manage complexity build and lead strong teams
Preferred Experience
Experience with Amazon, Shopify, and national account operations
ERP system experience (Mast 90, OMS, NetSuite, SAP, or similar)
Background in consumer goods, apparel, or footwear
Why Join Spring Footwear
Direct visibility and partnership with ownership
Opportunity to build and shape the finance function
Growing, multi-channel business with strong foundation
Ability to make immediate and lasting impact
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary
Bonus opportunity
Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, etc.)
Profit-sharing opportunities
Closing
We are not looking for someone to maintain the current state.

We are hiring someone to take ownership, build structure, and lead the finance function forward

Equal Opportunity Employer
Spring Footwear Corp. is an

Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, in accordance with the Florida Drug-Free Workplace Program.