Director of Finance

Location: Remote, NYC

Type: Full Time

About RŌZ

RŌZ is a clean, performance-driven haircare brand founded by celebrity hairstylist Mara Roszak, designed to enhance natural hair beauty with pro-grade, responsibly sourced formulas that deliver effortless results across all hair types and textures. Rooted in salon expertise and inspired by nature, RŌZ blends high performance with thoughtful, modern sensibility - redefining premium haircare for today’s consumer. 

About the Role

This is a high-ownership role partnering closely with the President and leadership team to guide the business through its next phase of growth. You’ll own the company’s financial operating model, support cross-functional decision-making, and ensure that the fundamentals — from financial reporting to operational execution — are executed with discipline and care. 

The right person thrives in big-picture thinking while managing day-to-day execution — equally comfortable building models, analyzing KPIs, and handling the operational details that keep the business running smoothly. 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance & Business Partnership

• Partner closely with the President and leadership team to shape and execute financial strategy
• Build, own, and continuously refine the company’s financial and operating model 
• Develop financial analyses to support growth initiatives, including new product launches, channel expansion, pricing, and promotions 
• Provide clear insights and recommendations to inform decisions across marketing, operations, and sales 
• Maintain strong focus on accuracy, cash discipline, and actionable metrics 

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting 

• Own budgeting, forecasting, and cash planning processes 
• Track and analyze KPIs across DTC, retail, wholesale, marketing, and operations
• Produce weekly and monthly reporting focused on key drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Deliver internal and external financial reporting in clear, investor-ready formats 
• Conduct ad hoc analysis in support of strategic initiatives

Accounting, Controls & Financial Operations

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end close and financial reporting Manage and coordinate a fractional Controller and third-party accounting firm supporting AR/AP
• Implement scalable systems, processes, and internal controls to ensure accurate financials
• Serve as the primary internal point of contact for audits, tax work, and external advisors
• Ensure compliance with sales tax and indirect tax obligations across jurisdictions 
• Manage banking relationships and general financial administration, including AP and bill payments

Payroll, People Operations & Administration

• Oversee payroll approval, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance 
• Support finance-adjacent HR and administrative functions, including onboarding/offboarding and benefits coordination 
• Ensure employee-related compliance requirements are met 
• Approach operational responsibilities with a hands-on, no-task-is-too-small mindset 

Must Haves

• 5+ years of experience in investment banking, investing, or operating finance 
• Strong financial modeling, analysis, and communication skills 
• Experience owning forecasts, operating plans, and decision-oriented reporting 
• Solid understanding of inventory-based businesses, including margins and working capital
• Exposure to beauty, CPG, DTC, retail, or wholesale businesses 
• Demonstrated ownership mentality, with the ability to balance strategic priorities and day-to-day execution
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity with a hands-on, problem-solving approach 
• Low-ego, solutions-oriented working style; collaborative and accountable partner 
• Genuine interest in consumer brands, particularly beauty, wellness, or lifestyle

Nice to Haves

• Experience at a private equity, growth equity, or venture capital fund (consumer-focused a plus)
• Experience supporting fundraising or investor reporting 
• Experience scaling finance systems or processes 
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting or Finance

RŌZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives. We do not discriminate or tolerate harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.