Sr. Director of Finance & Accounting

Sr. Director of Finance and Accounting

Who We Are

WAYB never stops raising the bar on family products that are safer, healthier, and responsibly made. With thoughtful design and materials, we reinvent on-the-go gear to be better for families and the planet - way better. We carry out this mission by supporting and celebrating our people, from those who sew, to those who sell, and everyone in between. As one of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces of 2022, we're looking to add a new member to our growing family – join us!

Note: This a full time remote role in Salt Lake City, UT.

What You'll Do

The Sr. Director of Finance and Accounting is responsible for leading WAYB's finance and accounting operations. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and execute strategic financial plans aligned with company objectives, focusing on profitable growth, market expansion, and channel/product mix
• Drive the annual budgeting process and long-term financial forecasting, monitoring performance and identifying improvement opportunities
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, reports, and analyses, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, implementing strategies to safeguard assets and capitalize on market opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives and investment evaluations to drive business growth
• Be lead liaison to Parent Company for all ad hoc reporting, valuation, audit, and tax requests
• Manage, oversee, and mentor the finance and accounting team, promoting professional development and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead financial audit process and ensure compliance with legal, state, regulatory, and company policies and procedures
• Work with external partners and systems to ensure timely and accurate state, federal, and international income tax filings, as well as state and local sales tax/VAT filings
• Support sales operations, planning, and forecasting, as well as inventory and supply/demand planning processes as needed
• Provide financial analysis as needed in support of pricing decisions, strategic/scenario planning, etc.
• Build relationships and ensure smooth communication with parent company regarding all financial matters
• Provide a value-added voice to strategy discussions with executives, providing insight to long-range economic and financial trends and its impact on future growth, sales, and market share
• Lead by example and exhibit behavior consistent with the Company's expectations for a Senior Director in order to uphold the company culture / live the WAYB values and communicate effectively and with tact at all times and with audiences at all levels
• Integrate social and environmental factors and considerations in day-to-day decision making, weighing implications alongside financial and product/consumer/market considerations; lead and inspire team members to do the same
• Support company and employee initiatives, and suggest and make business decisions that reinforce and further establish the company's commitment to people and the planet
  
  

Who You Are

• You're never satisfied with the status quo and are a natural problem solver
• You're a collaborative team player willing to take on other duties to support your team
• You're hard-working with a "no task is too small" attitude
• You thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, dynamic environment
• You're mission-driven and ready to be part of a company that's working to put people and planet first
  
  

What You'll Need

• 10+ years in finance or accounting, with 5 years in leadership
• Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, long-range business planning, and advanced Excel
• Experience with Prophix and Netsuite (ERP) required
• Industry experience in baby gear, soft goods and hard goods preferred
• U.S Citizenship or authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship required
  
  

WAYB, Inc. ("WAYB") is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. WAYB's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.