About the Company 

Based throughout Southern California, Retrospec is committed to a no-barrier, inclusive entry to nature and honest conversation about the industry. Over the 16 years, Retrospec has grown exponentially to serve consumers of all ages, ignite their passion for fresh air, and fuel their love of nature through all seasons. Everything we create is designed and tested in beautiful California to ensure it’s ready for your next journey. Choosing the road less traveled is rarely easy, but always worth it.

Chief Finance Officer

The CFO will be the driving force behind Retrospec’s finance and accounting engine. They will have extensive FP&A experience, strong knowledge of accounting, and a passion for partnering with key stakeholders to drive awareness, growth and optimization of the business. They will “drive the news” in addition to “reporting the news”. The CFO is an entrepreneurial role within an entrepreneurial organization and will oversee all aspects of finance including accounting, business intelligence, KPI development and reporting, business planning and forecasting. The CFO will report to Founder & CEO, Ely Khakshouri and work remotely.

 Responsibilities 

• Build Strategic Finance Engine: The CFO will partner closely with the Founder/CEO and other key leaders to build out the strategic finance competency within the organization incorporating best in class tools and processes tailored to Retrospec’s business. They will drive and manage the budget process and guide key financial decision making for the business throughout the year.
• Partner with “The Business” to Define and Drive KPIs: The CFO will partner with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain and Marketing leadership to identify, refine and implement best-in-class KPIs/reporting packages to ensure “the business” is armed with the required tools and levers to monitor, drive and improve performance as well as identify/get-ahead of trends at all levels. They will participate in corporate development activities such as pricing strategy, new product launches and M&A through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Manage Accounting & Legal Functions: The CFO will oversee the ongoing Accounting function inclusive of the monthly close, proactive cash flow forecasting, tax planning, management of accounting systems and infrastructure and oversight of external audit, tax and legal relationships. The CFO will ensure Retrospec complies with all GAAP, federal, state and local laws.
• Oversee Business Intelligence: The CFO will be responsible for defining and executing an ongoing business intelligence roadmap, partnering heavily with technology and business leaders to facilitate automated and customizable reporting for all levels of the business.
• Drive Strategic Roadmap: The CFO will participate heavily in the creation and management of a long-term strategic blueprint for the business, inclusive of business and growth forecasting, capital requirements for human capital and physical expansion, valuation implications of key business decisions, etc.
• Act as Executive Sponsor: The CFO will partner with the Founder/CEO and broader Executive team to shape strategy, surface roadblocks and potential issues, and ensure consistent company alignment on opportunities and challenges.

Experience

• 8+ years of relevant work experience in leading FP&A or finance within the CPG industry
• Experience in driving favorable business outcomes through the development of KPIs, budgets, forecasting, strategic plans, etc.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to drive results.
• Strong financial modeling skills are essential. The candidate should be an expert in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and concepts.
• Experience in partnering heavily with technology, product and engineering teams to ensure the tech roadmap matches the finance requirements/priorities.
• Experience with fast-growing startups building for scale.
• Previous experience with M&A (either driving or directly supporting the process) a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills (content creation for decks, dashboards, etc.)
• Knowledge of BI reporting packages is strongly preferred.
• BA/BS degree in finance, accounting or related discipline required. MBA, CPA and/or experience in an analyst program helpful.

Key Competencies

• Ownership and Mastery of Craft: Focused on outcomes and accuracy of work-product. Able to deliver on commitments while installing the right amount of process to enable steady performance. Flexible in approach to deliver best-in-class work-output, in the face of high growth and unexpected twists and turns. A relentless execution expert with confidence in her/his expertise in core areas. Always learning, optimizing and improving. Incredible attention to detail.
• Team Leadership: Passionate, high integrity leader who can grasp and drive the Retrospec DNA. Genuinely excited to spend time with other business leaders, team members and customers. Balances inspiration and accountability and is seen as a “trusted partner” to the business.
• Strategic Orientation and Growth/Scale Mindset: Has an ability to both develop a strategy and lead the organization in its execution. Eager to take on new challenges with open-mindedness and respect for team, peers, and leaders. Can think high and low. Possesses the intellectual horsepower/problem solving ability to lead the charge on tackling complex problems.
• Collaboration and Influencing: Will have the gravitas, willingness, and ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization. Facilitates connection and collaboration across the business. Brings the “playbook” to the table but has the flexibility and humbleness to adapt to business and stakeholder needs. Will contribute skill and experience with generosity, willing to work with anyone to drive real business impact. Balances strong quantitative and analytical skills with the emotional intelligence needed to influence organizational outcomes. Possesses the confidence to “push back” on other leaders using facts and data to support opinions.
• Effective Communication Skills: High integrity, no-nonsense approach. Knows how to communicate through the brand voice and at all levels of the organization. Understands how to communicate through a decentralized organization. Quick and to the point. Welcomes radical candor from above and below. An active listener.
• Innovation and Entrepreneurialism: Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Relentless focus on improvement and raising the bar. Leans in harder when times are good. Balances scrappiness and execution with business maturity, prioritization and thoughtfulness. Is curious, agile, a self-starter and welcomes challenge as a conduit to improvement. Can be creative with resources and has a history of getting things done in complex environments and flat hierarchies.

Benefits and Perks 

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• 401(k) Matching
• Generous paid vacation and sick leave
• Exclusive employee discounts on company products
• Vibrant company culture with a collaborative and engaging work environment
• Strong focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance