About Awe Inspired
At Awe Inspired, we design fine jewelry as a vehicle for self-empowerment and social justice.
Our beloved Goddess Collection has been worn by some of the most inspiring women in the world (Madonna, Miley, Cardi, Demi, Tyra, SJP, Halsey) and featured in Vogue, W, InStyle, Marie Claire, Forbes, and People.
Celebrating intersectional feminism and diversity is at the core of who we are and what we do.
20% of all proceeds benefit our incredible charity partners, and to date we’ve donated over $600,000 to the causes we champion.
We experienced 4x revenue growth in 2020 and are on track to more than triple in 2021.
We’re on a mission to enhance the human experience through products (beyond just the jewelry category) that celebrate individuality, give back, foster human connections, and leave people in awe.
Position Summary
We are looking for an ambitious and visionary Chief Financial Officer who can lead the financial strategy for Awe Inspired as we scale into a global brand.
The ideal candidate has worked for 10+ years in financial leadership at a best-in-class D2C brand or consumer-facing startup and has successfully guided organizations through multiple series of equity and debt financing.
Starting in 2022, you will own our financing roadmap (we have bootstrapped the company so far, with ambitious plans to expand into retail and new product categories in 2022) and lead the Awe presentation to top VCs, consumer-focussed PE teams, and startup lenders.
The role requires deep venture fundraising, strategic planning and board management expertise in the consumer space.
Tactically you’re responsible for managing all aspects of our finance and accounting processes.
Strategically you connect our mission to strategic, operating, and financial plans, aligning the board, executive team, and whole company to our goals.
You will report directly to the CEO.
The team is transitioning to a 3-day a week in-person work schedule in our new Culver City office.
Key Responsibilities
Create a culture of value creation; facilitate rapid growth while maintaining focus on the bottom line;
Develop capital structure strategy, identify working capital and growth investment financing needs; lead both debt and equity financing efforts;
Directly manage investor and board of directors relationships and general investor communications;
Develop a reliable cash flow projection model and reporting process that includes a minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs;
Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes;
Develop and refine a chart of accounts structure that encourages robust financial reporting;
Oversee the preparation and delivery of all financial reporting, external audits and tax compliance;
Lead the creation of quarterly and annual budgets;
Manage the recurring FP&A process for financial forecasting and budgeting;
Collaborate closely with management team to drive overall strategy, create alignment, and provide visibility to measurable results (financial and otherwise);
Implement and oversee various systems for cross departmental reporting and provide key insights to teams throughout the company, including merchandise planning, operations and marketing;
Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-term financial planning for critical business changes.
Preferred Qualifications
Domain experience in venture-growth stage companies having lead multiple successful capital raises; experience with retail or ecommerce required;
10+ years of increasing financial leadership experience;
Degree in Accounting, Finance or related Business;
CPA, CFA, MBA or other relevant qualification is strongly preferred;
Experienced relationship builder with a track record of success building long-term, strategic partnerships;
Deep experience using analysis and ERP system software; expert Excel capabilities;
Extensive knowledge of and experience with accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles;
Excellent communication skills; ability to develop concise summaries of complex analyses and data appropriate for various levels of consumption ranging from board members to team members across the company;
Experience overseeing complex projects through completion;
Ability to break down open-ended problems into practical solutions;
A true self starter; not afraid to test and implement new processes to streamline workflows;
Eager to jump aboard a rocket ship.
Benefits
Attractive base salary, performance-based bonus, and equity package;
Generous vacation and full healthcare benefits;
Opportunity to create products that bring meaning and strength to women and minorities and supports those in need through our charity give back program;
Trajectory and history of success at a brand that is profitable and operates in a fast-growing, highly-attractive market segment;
Collaboration opportunity with enthusiastic founder team;
Caring environment that values the societal impacts of its operations as much as financial gain.