Description:
We are seeking a highly strategic and execution-focused Director of Global Finance & Strategic Initiatives to support Salzman Group’s continued growth, with a strong emphasis on multi-currency operations, international expansion, and financial systems optimization.
This role is critical in addressing current operational and financial complexities, including ERP system inefficiencies, international duties and compliance, FX exposure, inventory and purchasing visibility, and cross-functional data alignment.
Working alongside the Accounting Operations Manager, this individual will act as the financial architect of our next phase, ensuring our systems, processes, and reporting infrastructure scale effectively with the business.
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Multi-Currency & FX Strategy
Establish and manage processes for foreign currency transactions, revaluation, and reporting
Analyze and mitigate FX exposure across USD/CAD and international vendor payments
Partner with purchasing and leadership to protect margins impacted by currency fluctuations
Evaluate hedging strategies or operational alternatives where appropriate
2. Duties, Customs, and International Compliance
Own and optimize customs duty workflows, CBP payments (ACH Credit/Debit), and broker coordination
Improve visibility into true landed costs (duties, tariffs, freight, insurance, fees)
Partner with brokers to standardize reporting and reduce discrepancies
Identify and execute on duty recovery opportunities (e.g., refunds, drawback programs)
Ensure proper classification, documentation, and audit readiness
3. ERP Optimization & Financial Infrastructure
Lead financial ownership of ERP optimization, specifically:
Inventory and receiving accuracy
Purchase order visibility and forecasting accuracy
Financial reporting tied to operational data
Partner with IT/operations to fix data fragmentation between platforms
Build scalable workflows to eliminate manual workarounds and spreadsheet dependencies
Improve real-time visibility into inventory, costs, and financial performance
4. Inventory, Purchasing & Forecast Visibility
Develop financial frameworks to improve:
Inventory valuation accuracy
Forecasting by SKU / variant / warehouse
Purchase planning tied to demand and cash flow
Partner with purchasing to align incoming inventory timing with financial planning
Identify and reduce cash tied up in excess or misaligned inventory
5. Shipping, Claims & Cost Recovery
Analyze shipping-related financial leakage, including:
Damage claims (UPS, USPS, insurance gaps)
Declared value strategy vs. actual risk exposure
Partner with operations to improve:
Claims success rates
Documentation processes (photos, weights, packaging evidence)
Evaluate cost-benefit of current insurance structures (e.g., UPS Capital)
6. Strategic Finance & Growth Initiatives
Build financial models for:
International expansion
Distribution channels (retailers, partners, marketplaces)
Pricing and margin optimization
Analyze profitability across:
DTC (Shopify)
Marketplaces (Amazon/eBay)
Wholesale/distribution
Support leadership with data-driven decision-making and scenario planning
7. Reporting, KPIs & Decision Support
Develop clear, actionable reporting on:
Margin by channel, product, and geography
FX impact on profitability
Landed cost trends
Inventory turns and working capital
Build dashboards that connect financial + operational performance
8. Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Alignment
Eliminate inefficiencies across finance, accounting, purchasing, and operations
Create standardized, scalable processes for:
Returns and refunds
Inventory receiving and classification
International transactions
Act as a bridge between finance and operations, ensuring alignment and accountability
Requirements:
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
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8–10+ years of experience in finance/accounting, preferably in e-commerce, distribution, or inventory-heavy businesses
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Direct experience with:
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Multi-currency environments
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ERP systems
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Inventory and supply chain finance
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Strong understanding of:
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GAAP
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International transactions and duties/tariffs
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Proven ability to fix broken processes and build scalable systems
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Advanced Excel / financial modeling skills
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Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and execution-driven
What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months):
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Financial workflows significantly improved (inventory, purchasing, reporting clarity)
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Clear visibility into true landed costs and margins
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FX exposure understood and actively managed
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Duty/payment processes streamlined (reduced fees, improved control)
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Reduction in manual workarounds and reporting inconsistencies
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Improved inventory planning and cash flow management
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Measurable improvements in claims recovery and cost leakage
