Senior Financial Analyst - Finance Director Succession Track

Senior Financial Analyst - Finance Director Succession Track

(Part-Time to Full-Time)

• Company: Vunder Brands, LLC
• Location Requirement: Must reside within 50 miles of Ann Arbor, Michigan or willing to relocate.
• Work Model: Initial in-person meetings and training, transitioning to primarily remote work.
• Hours: 20–30 hours per week initially, leading up to full-time employment.
• Compensation: Starting at approximately $30/hour, with rapid increases based on performance, leading to $125,000 to $150,000 full-time job, with long-term upside earnings as the company grows.
• Growth Path: Target transition to Finance Director responsibility within 12-18 months

ABOUT VUNDER BRANDS

Vunder Brands is a profitable, fast-growing consumer products company specializing in home decor and craft materials. We develop and supply products to major U.S. retail partners including Williams-Sonoma (Pottery Barn), TJX Companies (HomeGoods), Dollar Tree, Michaels, and Hobby Lobby.

Our public website represents only a small portion of our total assortment, and the majority of our products are developed exclusively for national programs.

We operate at the intersection of domestic retail and international supply chains, managing global sourcing relationships, retail compliance standards, import cycles, and working-capital requirements tied to inventory flow.

Revenue is on track to exceed $5 million in 2026, $7.5 million in 2027, and $10 million+ by 2028, with long-term growth potential well beyond that.

We are entering a disciplined growth phase focused on margin expansion, financial clarity, and operational simplification.

We are now hiring a Senior Financial Analyst who will work closely with the Finance Director, as well as the CEO, with a clear path toward Finance Director responsibility based on performance as part of a planned leadership transition.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is not a traditional accounting clerk role.

You will work directly with the current Finance Director and the CEO in a structured succession environment.

You will be mentored directly by an experienced Finance Director and gain hands-on exposure to:

Banking relationships and lender reporting

Audit coordination

Inventory-based cash flow management

Retail margin and profitability analysis

International purchase cycles and import timing

Executive-level financial decision support

A core objective of this role is strengthening financial visibility, reporting discipline, and system efficiency utilizing AI tools, as the company scales.

For the right candidate, this role transitions into Finance Director responsibility within 12-18 months, based on performance and demonstrated leadership capacity.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (INITIALLY)

• Support AR/AP, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Support sales from product development through completed sale, ensuring compliance with individual customer requirements
• Use Excel extensively to analyze sales, margins, open purchase orders, and forecasts
• Assist with QuickBooks reporting and financial statements
• Prepare financial materials for banks, lenders, and audits
• Identify and apply AI-assisted tools to streamline reporting, analysis, and repetitive finance tasks
• Improve reporting systems and evaluate accounting software beyond QuickBooks as needed
• Communicate clearly and proactively with leadership and external partners
• Gradually assume ownership of company-wide accounting processes

WHAT YOU’LL GROW INTO

• Full ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Cash-flow forecasting and working-capital management
• Margin analysis and profitability reporting by customer and product
• Bank relationship management and audit coordination
• Designing and managing AI-enhanced finance workflows as the company scales
• Oversight and mentoring of future accounting support staff
• Full Finance Director responsibilities (40–50 hours per week)

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting strongly preferred (business degrees considered with demonstrated accounting strength)
• One to two years of accounting experience or strong academic performance as a recent graduate
• Advanced Excel proficiency (required)
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter comfortable working in a small, fast-moving organization
• High integrity, reliability, and discretion
• Must reside within 50 miles of Ann Arbor, Michigan and attend in-person meetings as required

Strong Plus:

• QuickBooks experience or other accounting platform experience
• Exposure to inventory-based or product-driven businesses
• Experience evaluating or using AI tools in accounting, finance, or analytics
• Comfort automating workflows and improving systems
• Experience working with lenders, audits, or financial reporting
• Curiosity, critical thinking, and desire to grow into leadership
• Interest in operations, supply chains, or product-based businesses
• Adobe Acrobat proficiency

WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT

• Direct mentorship from a seasoned Finance Director
• Clear and intentional succession plan into senior leadership
• Opportunity to modernize finance through AI-enabled efficiency
• Exposure to real executive decision-making, not just bookkeeping
• Hybrid structure: initial in-person collaboration followed by remote flexibility
• Stable, profitable company with strong growth trajectory
• Long-term career opportunity, not a short-term role

COMPENSATION & GROWTH

• Starting compensation of approximately $30/hour (part-time)
• Rapid increases tied to performance and responsibility
• Projected Finance Director compensation of $125,000–$150,000+ annually, with long-term upside as the company grows

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit:

• Resume
• Short note explaining why this leadership role, growth path, and use of modern tools (including AI) excites you.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ann Arbor, MI 48103