Executive Vice President, Finance and Operations

Job Description: Executive Vice President, Finance and Operations

Location: United States (Onsite or Hybrid, with Travel as Needed)

Reports To: Owner / Board of Directors

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Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on, transformational leader to serve as Executive Vice President of Finance and Operations of a mid-sized wholesale and import company. The business is in a critical turnaround phase, requiring a savvy, decisive executive who thrives under pressure and can stabilize finances, streamline operations, and drive profitability.

This role is not about titles or appearances — it’s about results. The right candidate will bring deep expertise in wholesale distribution, imports, online sales, vendor deductions/dilutions, and financial restructuring. They must be a doer, not a delegator: someone who can roll up their sleeves, fix problems, and implement lasting solutions.

Beyond the turnaround, this leader will play a long-term role in building a stronger, more disciplined, and growth-oriented company.

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Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

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Own all financial management: cash flow, AR/AP, borrowing base compliance, and vendor payments.

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Build and manage turnaround-focused budgets, forecasts, and performance reporting.

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Manage and strengthen relationships with banks, lenders, and auditors.

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Identify and resolve deductions, chargebacks, and margin dilution to protect profitability.

Operational Leadership

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Oversee daily operations: imports, supply chain, logistics, warehouse, and fulfillment.

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Negotiate with overseas vendors and manage global sourcing efficiency.

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Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to align operations with revenue and margin goals.

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Implement ERP systems and KPI dashboards for real-time visibility.

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Improve processes to reduce costs, shorten lead times, and improve accuracy.

Turnaround & Strategy

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Diagnose weak points in the business and implement corrective actions immediately.

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Enforce accountability across all teams; rebuild organizational discipline.

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Streamline expenses, restructure where necessary, and ensure lean operations.

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Develop stabilization-to-growth plans and execute them with urgency.

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Lead cultural change — instilling urgency, focus, and ownership across the organization.

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Qualifications

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10+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance and operations.

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Proven success in turnaround or restructuring situations within wholesale, import, or consumer goods.

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Deep understanding of imports, tariffs, supply chain, freight, and vendor negotiations.

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Expertise in financial management: credit lines, covenant compliance, reporting, and bank presentations.

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Skilled in handling deductions, chargebacks, and margin erosion.

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Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency (forecasting, modeling, KPI dashboards).

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Outstanding leadership and communication skills — direct, decisive, and credible with teams and external partners.

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Must be resilient under stress, thrive in high-pressure environments, and execute quickly.

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Key Attributes

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Resilient operator who thrives in tough, high-stakes environments.

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Strategic and tactical — able to zoom into the details while keeping the big picture in focus.

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A doer who takes action, not a figurehead who delegates.

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Commercially savvy; balances finance with operations and sales realities.

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Results-driven, disciplined, and unafraid of hard decisions.

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Compensation

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Competitive base salary + performance incentives tied to turnaround and profitability.

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Potential for equity or long-term upside.

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Comprehensive benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person