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Justin Alexander

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 Company Description
 
 
 
 Justin Alexander is a global leader in the bridal fashion industry, renowned for its innovative designs and high-quality craftsmanship. The group offers a diverse portfolio of 10 distinctive brands. As a private, family-owned business, Justin Alexander is h
 
 eadquartered in Springfield, New Jersey with offices and operations across North America, UK, Europe, and Asia.
 
 Its collections are available at more than 2,000 authorized retailers worldwide, reflecting its commitment to excellence in the bridal market.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Description
 
 
 
 
 Justin Alexander Group is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to serve as a strategic financial partner to the CEO and lead all aspects of the company&rsquo;s finance function across its global portfolio of subsidiaries and related entities. The CFO will have full financial ownership of all domestic and international operations, including entities in the US, UK, Europe, and Asia. This leader will&nbsp;be responsible for&nbsp;financial strategy, reporting and analysis, treasury, cash management, foreign exchange, intercompany structures, compliance, and risk management, overseeing a global finance team of nine while driving strategic initiatives that support the company&rsquo;s growth and long-term financial health.
 
 
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 Strategic Financial Leadership &amp; Innovation
 
 
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 Serve as a key strategic advisor to the CEO on financial planning, capital allocation, and business strategy.
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 Evaluate growth opportunities including potential acquisitions, new markets, and capital investments
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 Drive profitability analysis, pricing strategy input, and margin improvement across the business.
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 Own relationships with lenders, banking partners, and outside advisors.
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 Drive the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of financial systems and tools to support scalability.
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 Champion process automation and data-driven decision-making within the finance function.
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 Accounting &amp; Internal Controls
 
 
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 Provide oversight and direction for all accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and General Ledger through the accounting team.
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 Lead, mentor, and develop a global finance team of nine across multiple regions.
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 Maintain and strengthen internal control systems to safeguard company assets, ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, and mitigate financial risk.
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 Oversee the financial operations of all global subsidiaries and related entities, ensuring proper intercompany accounting, transfer pricing, and elimination of intercompany balances.
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 Financial Reporting &amp; Analysis
 
 
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 Own the accuracy and integrity of entity-level and&nbsp;consolidated&nbsp;financial reporting.
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 Lead the global month-end and year-end close process,&nbsp;consolidating&nbsp;financials across all divisions and international entities.
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 Deliver financial analysis and insights to support executive decision-making,&nbsp;identifying&nbsp;performance trends and areas for improvement.
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 Develop and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;financial models for forecasting and budgeting.
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 Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecast process, analyzing variances against prior year and plan.
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 Cash Management &amp; Treasury
 
 
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 Develop and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;cash forecasting models to&nbsp;optimize&nbsp;liquidity.
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 Oversee daily cash positioning and ensure efficient deployment of funds.
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 Collaborate cross-functionally&nbsp;to streamline cash flow processes and improve working capital.
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 Foreign Exchange Management
 
 
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 Execute foreign exchange trades to mitigate currency exposure.
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 Monitor FX markets and develop hedging strategies aligned with business needs.
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 Establish and refine foreign exchange risk management policies.
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 Debt &amp; Risk Management
 
 
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 Manage the company&rsquo;s debt portfolio, including covenant monitoring and compliance.
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 Evaluate and execute debt financing strategies to support growth and operational&nbsp;objectives.
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 Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks including interest rate and market exposure.
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 Credit Partnership
 
 
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 Partner with the credit team on risk assessment policies, credit limit recommendations, and portfolio monitoring.
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 Compliance
 
 
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 Ensure full compliance with local tax laws, including VAT, corporate tax, and statutory reporting requirements in all operating&nbsp;jurisdictions.
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 Oversee compliance across corporate structures, billing, and regional payroll.
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 Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors across all regions.
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Finance, Accounting, or&nbsp;a related&nbsp;field. MBA, CPA, or CFA&nbsp;strongly&nbsp;preferred.
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 12+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with meaningful exposure to treasury, cash management, and foreign exchange.
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 Prior experience as a CFO, VP of Finance, or senior finance leader, ideally within a privately held, multi-entity business with international operations.
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 Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a solid understanding of financial markets.
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 Working knowledge of both US GAAP and IFRS, with experience navigating multi-jurisdictional reporting requirements.
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 Proven ability to lead and develop teams across geographies.
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 Familiarity with debt financing strategies and managing bank and lender relationships.
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 Experience in wholesale, fashion, or consumer goods preferred.
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 Demonstrated ability to present financial information clearly to ownership, boards, or external stakeholders.
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 What We Offer
 
 
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 Base salary of $275,000 &ndash; $325,000, plus performance-based bonus.
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 401(k) retirement plan
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 Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
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Chief Financial Officer

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Chief Financial Officer