Vice President of Finance

Job Description
Job Description
Spring Footwear Corporation – Pompano Beach, FL, (Onsite)
About Spring Footwear
Since 1991, Spring Footwear has been delivering comfort, quality, and style across wholesale, DTC, marketplaces, and retail. We partner with over 3,000 retailers nationwide while growing our direct-to-consumer business through Shopify and key marketplaces like Amazon. Our success is driven by innovation, strong partnerships, and a shared passion for creating footwear that makes people feel as good as they look.

The Opportunity
Spring Footwear is seeking an experienced Vice President of Finance to join our Executive Leadership Team and help guide the company's next phase of growth. This is more than a traditional finance leadership role. The VP of Finance will serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO, helping shape the company's long-term financial strategy, strengthen operational performance, and build the infrastructure necessary to support continued expansion. The ideal candidate is a hands-on executive who enjoys balancing strategy with execution.

You will lead enterprise-wide financial planning while overseeing Finance, Accounting, HR, Information Technology, and Risk Management. You will help build scalable systems, develop high-performing teams, improve profitability, and provide the financial leadership needed to support a growing multi-channel organization.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
Partner directly with the CEO to develop and execute the company's long-term financial strategy. Serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, participating in strategic planning and company-wide decision-making. Provide financial leadership that supports sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term profitability. Evaluate business opportunities, capital investments, expansion initiatives, and strategic partnerships.

Develop financial models that support retail expansion, digital growth, inventory optimization, and new business initiatives. Financial Planning & Performance
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning. Establish executive dashboards and KPIs that provide visibility into revenue, profitability, inventory productivity, cash flow, and working capital. Identify opportunities to improve margins, reduce operating costs, and increase overall business performance. Deliver strategic financial insights that drive better business decisions across the organization.

Accounting & Financial Governance
Provide executive oversight of Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Credit, and Collections. Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting. Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements. Review financial statements and ensure the organization maintains the highest standards of financial integrity. Support external audits, banking relationships, tax compliance, and corporate reporting requirements.

Multi-Channel Business Leadership
Provide financial leadership across Spring Footwear's diverse business channels, including:
Wholesale (National Accounts and Independent Retailers)
Direct-to-Consumer E-Commerce
Amazon Marketplace
Company-Owned Retail Stores
Partner with Sales, Merchandising, Operations, Supply Chain, Retail, and E-Commerce leaders to improve:
Channel profitability
Pricing strategies
Gross margin
Inventory productivity
Shipping costs
Returns management
Working capital
Business Transformation & Technology
Lead enterprise-wide finance transformation initiatives.

Drive ERP modernization, reporting enhancements, automation, and Business Intelligence initiatives. Improve financial systems, reporting capabilities, and operational workflows. Champion continuous improvement and scalable business processes that support future growth. Treasury, Capital & Risk Management
Lead banking relationships, treasury operations, and cash management strategies. Oversee cash flow forecasting and capital allocation. Evaluate financing opportunities and capital investments. Direct enterprise risk management, insurance programs, and corporate compliance initiatives.

Legal & Corporate Governance
Serve as the executive liaison with outside legal counsel on contracts, leases, trademarks, corporate governance, and other legal matters. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements. Support executive leadership in evaluating legal and financial risks.

Executive Leadership & Organization Development
Provide executive oversight for:
Finance
Accounting
Human Resources
Information Technology
Risk Management
Build a culture focused on:
Accountability
Continuous improvement
Collaboration
Professional development
Operational excellence
Develop and mentor department leaders while ensuring succession planning and organizational growth. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.

CPA, MBA, or other advanced financial designation preferred.
10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including executive-level responsibility. Experience within wholesale distribution, retail, consumer products, footwear, apparel, or multi-channel organizations strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of:
GAAP
Financial planning and analysis
Inventory and cost accounting
Treasury and cash flow management
Internal controls
Financial reporting
Proven success leading finance transformation, ERP implementations, and process improvement initiatives.

Experience overseeing cross-functional business operations beyond accounting is strongly preferred. Exceptional analytical, communication, leadership, and executive presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to influence organizational strategy and drive measurable business results.

Preferred Experience
Multi-channel business environment (Wholesale, Retail, DTC, Marketplace)
Shopify
Amazon Marketplace
ERP platforms such as Sage 100 (MAS 90), NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar
Business Intelligence and financial dashboard development
Consumer products, footwear, apparel, or retail distribution
Why Join Spring Footwear? Join an established company with more than 30 years of success and continued growth. Partner directly with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team. Play a key role in shaping the future of a growing multi-channel business.

Lead meaningful transformation across Finance, Technology, and Business Operations. Build scalable systems and processes that will support the company's next stage of growth. Work in an entrepreneurial environment where your ideas and leadership will have a direct impact on company performance.

Compensation & Benefits
Competitive executive compensation
Profit-sharing program
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Company-paid Life Insurance
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Employee footwear discount
Location:
Fully onsite at our Pompano Beach, Florida headquarters
How to Apply:
If you’re a strategic finance leader ready to make a meaningful impact in a growing, values-driven company, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of Spring Footwear Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Spring Footwear Corp. is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful background and drug screening in accordance with Florida’s Drug-Free Workplace Program.