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New York, New York, United States
Hybrid
At Pair Eyewear, we believe in placing our people at the center of everything we do. We are dedicated to fostering a joyful and dynamic workplace, providing our employees with an environment where they can thrive and make a meaningful impact.
Pair Eyewear is looking for a VP of Finance to help lead the company through its next phase of growth. This is a senior leadership role responsible for FP&A, Accounting, and Business Systems, and for bringing financial rigor and operating discipline to a fast-moving, high-growth consumer business. As a member of the company's leadership team, the VP of Finance will help set company-wide objectives, partner with functional leaders to build the operating plans that achieve them, and hold the organization accountable for delivering results.
This role reports directly to the CFO/COO and is a critical partner to the leadership team in translating strategy into an executable, measurable plan.
What You’ll Do:
Leadership & Company Strategy
Serve as a member of the company's leadership team, contributing to company-wide strategy and decision-making beyond the finance function
Collaborate cross-functionally to translate strategic objectives into concrete operating plans, budgets, and resourcing decisions
Hold leadership and their teams accountable for delivering against operating plans, surfacing risks and trade-offs early
Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO/COO and co-CEOs on financial and operational implications of major business decisions
Partner with co-CEOs, CFO/COO on fundraising, M&A and other strategic projects
FP&A
Own the company's financial planning and analysis function, including annual budgeting, monthly/quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning
Build and maintain financial models that support scenario planning, fundraising, and investment decisions
Deliver monthly and quarterly business reviews with clear, actionable insight into performance against plan
Partner with department leaders on headcount planning, capital allocation, and ROI analysis for key initiatives
Accounting
Oversee the Accounting function, ensuring accurate, timely monthly close, financial reporting, and compliance
Maintain strong internal controls and ensure the integrity of the company's financial statements
Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners
Ensure the company is audit-ready and positioned to scale its accounting infrastructure as the business grows
Business Systems
Own the roadmap for finance and business systems (ERP, planning tools, reporting infrastructure), ensuring they scale with the business
Drive process improvement and automation to increase the speed and accuracy of financial data and reporting
Partner with Data/Engineering to ensure clean, reliable data flows between systems that inform financial and operational decisions
Who You Are:
A strategic finance executive who sees beyond the numbers and helps shape the long-term direction of the business
A trusted advisor to executive leadership, bringing sound judgment, thoughtful perspective, and a willingness to challenge assumptions in pursuit of the best outcome
An exceptional cross-functional leader who builds strong partnerships across the organization and influences decisions through data, credibility, and collaboration
A people-first leader who attracts, develops, and empowers high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
An operator who can seamlessly shift between high-level strategy and hands-on execution, knowing when to zoom out and when to dive into the details
Someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and is energized by solving complex business challenges with pragmatism and creativity
A systems thinker who continuously looks for opportunities to simplify processes, improve operational efficiency, and build scalable infrastructure
A clear and confident communicator who can distill complex financial concepts into actionable insights for stakeholders at every level of the organization
Someone with a strong sense of ownership, integrity, and accountability who leads with transparency and earns trust across the business
Need to Have:
10+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership of both FP&A and Accounting functions
Experience operating in a high-growth environment, ideally at a venture-backed or private equity-backed company
Demonstrated success leading finance organizations through periods of rapid growth and organizational change
Track record of partnering with executive leadership to set company objectives and translate strategy into operating plans
Proven ability to influence company strategy through financial analysis and business partnership
Experience presenting financial performance and strategic recommendations to executives, boards, and investors
Deep understanding of GAAP accounting and financial reporting
Experience implementing or scaling ERP and business systems (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, or similar)
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial information for non-finance audiences
Nice to Have:
Consumer products and/or direct-to-consumer (DTC) experience
CPA and/or MBA
Experience supporting fundraising, M&A, or other strategic finance initiatives
Experience building finance infrastructure, systems, and processes that scale alongside a growing business
Some Benefits and Perks of Working at Pair:
Health, vision and dental insurance
Generous vacation policies
Competitive salaries with equity opportunities
Retirement savings plan options
Free eyewear (plus discounts for family and friends)
NYC dog friendly office with flexible hybrid work options
At Pair, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. The pay range for this position is expected to be between $250,000 - $280,000 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
Pair is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, familial status, family responsibilities, gender identity/expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, personal appearance, political affiliation, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
