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Spring Footwear Corporation – Pompano Beach, FL, (Onsite)

About Spring Footwear Since 1991, Spring Footwear has been delivering comfort, quality, and style across wholesale, DTC, marketplaces, and retail. We partner with over 3,000 retailers nationwide while growing our direct-to-consumer business through Shopify and key marketplaces like Amazon. Our success is driven by innovation, strong partnerships, and a shared passion for creating footwear that makes people feel as good as they look.

The Opportunity

Spring Footwear is seeking an experienced Vice President of Finance to join our Executive Leadership Team and help guide the company's next phase of growth.

This is more than a traditional finance leadership role. The VP of Finance will serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO, helping shape the company's long-term financial strategy, strengthen operational performance, and build the infrastructure necessary to support continued expansion.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on executive who enjoys balancing strategy with execution. You will lead enterprise-wide financial planning while overseeing Finance, Accounting, HR, Information Technology, and Risk Management. You will help build scalable systems, develop high-performing teams, improve profitability, and provide the financial leadership needed to support a growing multi-channel organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Partner directly with the CEO to develop and execute the company's long-term financial strategy.
• Serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, participating in strategic planning and company-wide decision-making.
• Provide financial leadership that supports sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term profitability.
• Evaluate business opportunities, capital investments, expansion initiatives, and strategic partnerships.
• Develop financial models that support retail expansion, digital growth, inventory optimization, and new business initiatives.

Financial Planning & Performance

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
• Establish executive dashboards and KPIs that provide visibility into revenue, profitability, inventory productivity, cash flow, and working capital.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, reduce operating costs, and increase overall business performance.
• Deliver strategic financial insights that drive better business decisions across the organization.

Accounting & Financial Governance

• Provide executive oversight of Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Credit, and Collections.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Review financial statements and ensure the organization maintains the highest standards of financial integrity.
• Support external audits, banking relationships, tax compliance, and corporate reporting requirements.

Multi-Channel Business Leadership

Provide financial leadership across Spring Footwear's diverse business channels, including:

• Wholesale (National Accounts and Independent Retailers)
• Direct-to-Consumer E-Commerce
• Amazon Marketplace
• Company-Owned Retail Stores

Partner with Sales, Merchandising, Operations, Supply Chain, Retail, and E-Commerce leaders to improve:

• Channel profitability
• Pricing strategies
• Gross margin
• Inventory productivity
• Shipping costs
• Returns management
• Working capital

Business Transformation & Technology

• Lead enterprise-wide finance transformation initiatives.
• Drive ERP modernization, reporting enhancements, automation, and Business Intelligence initiatives.
• Improve financial systems, reporting capabilities, and operational workflows.
• Champion continuous improvement and scalable business processes that support future growth.

Treasury, Capital & Risk Management

• Lead banking relationships, treasury operations, and cash management strategies.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and capital allocation.
• Evaluate financing opportunities and capital investments.
• Direct enterprise risk management, insurance programs, and corporate compliance initiatives.

Legal & Corporate Governance

• Serve as the executive liaison with outside legal counsel on contracts, leases, trademarks, corporate governance, and other legal matters.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support executive leadership in evaluating legal and financial risks.

Executive Leadership & Organization Development

Provide executive oversight for:

• Finance
• Accounting
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Risk Management

Build a culture focused on:

• Accountability
• Continuous improvement
• Collaboration
• Professional development
• Operational excellence

Develop and mentor department leaders while ensuring succession planning and organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• CPA, MBA, or other advanced financial designation preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including executive-level responsibility.
• Experience within wholesale distribution, retail, consumer products, footwear, apparel, or multi-channel organizations strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • GAAP
  • Financial planning and analysis
  • Inventory and cost accounting
  • Treasury and cash flow management
  • Internal controls
  • Financial reporting
• Proven success leading finance transformation, ERP implementations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Experience overseeing cross-functional business operations beyond accounting is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, leadership, and executive presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence organizational strategy and drive measurable business results.

Preferred Experience

• Multi-channel business environment (Wholesale, Retail, DTC, Marketplace)
• Shopify
• Amazon Marketplace
• ERP platforms such as Sage 100 (MAS 90), NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar
• Business Intelligence and financial dashboard development
• Consumer products, footwear, apparel, or retail distribution

Why Join Spring Footwear?

• Join an established company with more than 30 years of success and continued growth.
• Partner directly with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of a growing multi-channel business.
• Lead meaningful transformation across Finance, Technology, and Business Operations.
• Build scalable systems and processes that will support the company's next stage of growth.
• Work in an entrepreneurial environment where your ideas and leadership will have a direct impact on company performance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation
• Profit-sharing program
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Employee footwear discount

Location: Fully onsite at our Pompano Beach, Florida headquarters

How to Apply: If you’re a strategic finance leader ready to make a meaningful impact in a growing, values-driven company, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of Spring Footwear Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Spring Footwear Corp. is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful background and drug screening in accordance with Florida’s Drug-Free Workplace Program.