Vice President of Finance

About the Role and Company

Pair Eyewear is committed to creating a vibrant work culture that puts its people first. The company fosters a dynamic and rewarding environment where employees can succeed and contribute significantly. Currently, Pair Eyewear seeks a Vice President of Finance to drive the company’s growth trajectory by overseeing FP&A, Accounting, and Business Systems functions. This senior leadership position calls for instilling financial discipline and operational rigor within a rapidly growing consumer business.

Reporting to the CFO/COO, this leader will play a key role in the executive team by setting organizational objectives, collaborating with department heads to build actionable operating plans, and ensuring accountability for outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate as a leadership team member shaping overall company strategy beyond finance.
• Work across departments to transform strategic goals into detailed budgets, resource plans, and operational actions.
• Ensure accountability by tracking plan delivery and highlighting risks or trade-offs promptly.
• Advise CFO/COO and co-CEOs on financial and operational consequences of business decisions.
• Partner closely on fundraising, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead the financial planning and analysis team to conduct budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modeling.
• Maintain financial models supporting scenario evaluation, investment analysis, and capital raising.
• Lead monthly and quarterly performance reviews with clear insights on progress versus plans.
• Collaborate with leaders on workforce planning, capital investment, and evaluating project returns.
• Manage accounting operations to ensure precise monthly closing, reporting, compliance, and robust internal controls.
• Oversee relationships with auditors, tax consultants, and banking institutions.
• Keep the company audit-ready and scale accounting systems in line with business expansion.
• Steer the development and upgrade of finance-related business systems like ERP and reporting tools to accommodate growth.
• Drive initiatives to streamline financial processes and automate reporting to improve speed and accuracy.
• Coordinate with data and engineering teams to ensure reliable data integration supporting financial and operational decisions.

Candidate Profile

• A strategic-minded finance executive with vision extending beyond numbers to guide long-term business direction.
• A trusted counsel to top executives, exercising sound judgment and challenging assumptions for better outcomes.
• An adept cross-functional influencer who builds robust organizational partnerships driven by data and collaboration.
• A leadership style centered on people development, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable balancing strategic perspective with hands-on execution.
• Thrives in fast-paced, scalable businesses and creatively solves complex challenges.
• A systems thinker aiming for simplification, efficiency, and scalable infrastructure in finance operations.
• Strong communication skills to translate complex financial topics into actionable insights for varied audiences.
• Demonstrates ownership, integrity, and transparency, earning trust throughout the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Over 10 years of advancing experience in finance leadership, covering both FP&A and accounting management.
• Background in high-growth companies, particularly venture or private equity backed environments.
• Proven effectiveness at leading finance teams through rapid scaling and organizational changes.
• Experience partnering with executive leaders to establish objectives and convert strategy into operational plans.
• Ability to influence company direction using comprehensive financial analysis and business partnership.
• Skilled at presenting financial results and strategic advice to executives, boards, and investors.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP principles and financial reporting standards.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and business systems implementation or scaling (e.g. NetSuite, Adaptive Insights).
• Excellent at communicating financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in consumer products or direct-to-consumer business models.
• Professional qualifications like CPA and/or MBA.
• Involvement in fundraising, M&A, or strategic finance initiatives.
• Expertise in building scalable finance infrastructure and processes.

Benefits and Compensation

• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
• Generous paid vacation policies.
• Competitive salary package with equity opportunities.
• Retirement savings options available.
• Complimentary eyewear with discounts extended to family and friends.
• NYC office welcoming dogs, flexible hybrid work opportunities offered.

Compensation Details

The salary range for this position is approximately $250,000 to $280,000 annually, varying based on the candidate’s expertise, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, there may be eligibility for discretionary short-term and long-term incentive plans.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Pair Eyewear is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered fairly without regard to protected characteristics including age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, political beliefs, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, veteran status, or any other legally protected attribute. The company also considers applicants with criminal histories as permitted by law.