La Senza

La Senza

Director of Finance & Accounting

Columbus, Ohio · Director

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$150kDetected 175 days ago
Financial ModelingAccountingForecastingBudgetingSAPERPLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsGAAPInternal AuditAccounts PayableNetSuiteVariance Analysis

About the role

  • RSG provides centralized, best-in-class functional expertise that enables Regent's brands to focus on growth, transformation, and long-term value creation.
  • Regent is a global private equity firm focused on acquiring complex and underperforming businesses and driving their exponential growth through operational improvements and strategic capital deployment.
  • Regent's portfolio spans retail, consumer, media, and industrial sectors, with a strong emphasis on hands-on operational leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the senior finance leader for RSG, acting as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to executive leadership and functional leaders.
  • Lead all finance and accounting functions for RSG and its portfolio brands, including Club Monaco, La Senza, and other retail businesses.
  • Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support growth initiatives, restructurings, and investment decisions.
  • Monitor key financial and operational KPIs, identify risks and opportunities, and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Partner with brand leadership, operations, and corporate stakeholders to identify cost efficiencies, working capital improvements, and margin enhancement opportunities.
  • Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other financial partners
  • lead audit and tax processes.
  • Support private equity reporting needs, including cash flow forecasting, variance analysis, and ad hoc financial analyses.
  • Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other financial partners; lead audit and tax processes.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team within RSG.

Requirements

  • Comprehensive knowledge of accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and financial compliance.
  • Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive and complex financial matters.
  • Demonstrated experience with ERP platforms and financial systems
  • experience with NetSuite, SAP, or similar systems preferred.
  • Ability to partner effectively with senior leaders while managing competing priorities across multiple stakeholders.
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and execution focus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-starter with a hands-on mindset and comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving environments.
  • Compensation and Benefits

Nice to have

  • Provide expert guidance on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
  • Analyze sales, margin, cost structure, and profitability to guide strategic decision-making across brands.
  • Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and revenue recognition.
  • Ensure strong internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures are implemented and consistently followed across RSG and portfolio companies.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and Regent LP reporting expectations.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including leadership responsibility across multiple finance disciplines.

Compensation

  • $140,000-$150,000 (can be flexible for the right candidate).
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial statements.

Benefits

  • Health Savings Account (HSA), Short/Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Commuter Benefits, and Employee Discount Programs.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) participation.

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