Director of Finance

Company overview

Pepper Home is a fast-scaling furniture and décor company focused on thoughtfully designed, sustainably made custom products and a strong customer experience.

Role summary

The company is looking for a Director of Finance to guide the finance organization through its next growth phase. Reporting to the CEO, this person will take ownership of financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning. The role will also act as a strategic partner to leadership, support major business decisions with analysis, maintain accurate reporting, improve finance processes, and serve as the main point of contact for outside accounting support.

What you will do

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and financial modeling activities.
• Work closely with leadership to assess strategic initiatives and inform key decisions.
• Create and maintain models that evaluate new products, projects, and growth opportunities.
• Manage cash forecasting, working capital, and treasury-related activities.
• Oversee inventory reconciliation and analyze product-level profitability.
• Review financial performance and business trends, then turn findings into practical recommendations.
• Assess financing options such as debt, credit facilities, and other funding sources when needed.
• Act as the central contact for external accounting partners, including review of monthly statements and resolution of open issues.
• Improve vendor payment procedures, accounts payable operations, internal controls, and reporting systems.
• Develop scalable finance processes, tools, and reporting infrastructure to support future growth.

What the company is looking for

• At least 7 years of experience in finance, FP&A, strategic finance, corporate finance, or a similar area.
• Background in a consumer, retail, ecommerce, manufacturing, or inventory-driven business.
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capability.
• Strong knowledge of inventory, COGS, cash flow, and working capital management.
• Experience advising senior leaders on strategic and operational matters.
• Comfort reviewing financial statements and interpreting results.
• Proven ability to build scalable financial systems and workflows in a growing company.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to partner across internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Prior exposure to retail expansion, omnichannel operations, or physical store businesses is a plus.
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial setting.

Additional details

This is a full-time role based in New York or Boston. The work setup can be remote or hybrid, depending on the candidate and location. Compensation is listed at $170,000 to $190,000, based on experience and skill set. Benefits include health coverage, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and employee discounts. The company also offers professional development and growth opportunities in a collaborative, energetic environment.

Equal opportunity statement

Pepper Home is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion, individuality, and a welcoming workplace for all employees.