Vice President of Finance & Accounting

Description

To be considered for this position, you must complete the following steps:

• Click "Apply" and complete the online application.
• If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will receive two email invitations to complete the Predictive Index Assessment. Please note this assessment includes two required parts: Behavioral and Cognitive.

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer 

Location: Columbus, OH

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Position Overview

Luxe Brands is seeking a Vice President, Finance & Accounting to build and lead a scalable finance function during a critical phase of growth and operational transition.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this individual will serve as a key member of the Leadership Team and will own end-to-end financial leadership, including accounting operations, financial planning & analysis, reporting, and capital management. A key priority of this role will be to optimize the company’s accounting model (outsourced + internal) into a more efficient, clearly owned, and scalable structure. 

This role requires a leader who can balance detail oriented execution with forward looking financial strategy, bringing clarity, discipline, and partnership across the business.

About Us

Our purpose is to create heartfelt moments and boundless inspiration — in the bridal industry and beyond. We achieve this through a family of brands designed to meet the needs of every bride, no matter style, vision, or budget.

Founded in 2008 as a woman owned business, Luxe Brands has grown from a single boutique into 16 stores across 9 states, with plans to expand our footprint over the next 18 months. Our proven concept resonates with brides wherever we operate, and we’re now embracing the opportunities and challenges of scaling a high-growth business.

Entrepreneurial at our core, we believe great businesses are built through great people and great execution. Our team is made up of career minded, goal-oriented individuals passionate about delivering an exceptional experience to every bride. If you’re looking for a workplace where innovation meets intention, where your ideas matter as much as your drive, and where you can help build something extraordinary, Luxe Brands could be your next home.

Our Core Values

• Respectful: Foster respect + a friendly nature towards co-workers and clients.
• Service Minded with Attention to Detail: Exude fanatical attention to detail and consistency while striving for excellence in daily tasks.
• Trustworthy: Be an open and honest individual to our clients and team members - this helps drive sales + camaraderie.
• Hardworking: Will go above and beyond to finish any task and provide extra assistance and effort to co-workers and the company.
• Positive and Energetic: Maintains a positive attitude regardless of circumstances.
• Values Communication: Effectively interacts with clients and co-workers to reach a common goal.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for end-to-end accounting operations, including controls, compliance, audit readiness, and optimization of core financial processes (AP, AR, expenses, and reconciliations).
• Lead cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and capital allocation decisions, including ROI evaluation for key investments.
• Define and implement a clear, scalable finance operating model across internal and outsourced resources.
• Lead, manage, and develop the Senior Financial Analyst, building bench strength and capability within the finance function.
• Ensure a consistent, timely, and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Standardize financial processes across vendor management, bill pay, payroll inputs, and documentation.
• Partner with the Leadership Team to drive operational efficiency, cost management, and performance improvement.
• Lead financial planning and analysis, including P&L, cash flow, and store-level performance insights, to identify risks and opportunities.
• Translate financial results into clear, forward-looking recommendations for business decisions.
• Oversee management reporting and dashboards, establishing a disciplined weekly and monthly performance cadence.
• Strengthen financial systems, tools, and cross functional processes to improve visibility, efficiency, and alignment across Sales, Operations, HR, and Finance.

Critical Deliverables in First 2 Years

• Establish a consistent financial reporting and performance cadence that drives accountability across the business.
• Improve financial visibility and accuracy, enabling faster and more confident decision making.
• Build a forward looking financial planning function that identifies risks and opportunities proactively.
• Strengthen cash flow management and capital planning discipline to support growth.
• Partner with leadership to improve store-level performance visibility and profitability.
• Assess and optimize the finance team structure, processes, and systems to support scalability.
• Create intentional redundancy and checks / balances to ensure business continuity. 

Requirements

Key Traits for Success

• Strategic thinker who can translate financial data into clear direction and priorities.
• Data-driven leader with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• High level of accountability with the ability to set expectations and drive results.
• Clear and effective communicator who simplifies complex financial concepts.

Required Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role with a multi-location retailer.
• Strong background in financial planning & analysis, accounting, and business partnership.
• Experience leading financial reporting, controls, and compliance functions. 
• Proven ability to build scalable financial processes in a growing organization.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership on strategic decision making.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate data into insights and action.
• Advanced skills in Excel and MS Office products.
• Deep expertise with Quick Books Online.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading or supporting financial systems implementation.
• Shopify and ERP experience.
• Bridal industry knowledge.

Luxe Bridal is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.