Gamer's Choice

Director of Finance

Long Island City, NY · Director

Sponsorship not specified$175k-$250kDetected 20 days ago

Financial AnalysisAccountingQuickBooksM&ATaxLeadershipCommunicationPublic SpeakingFinancial Reporting

About the role

Time and intensity expectations This is a high-ownership role in a fast-moving, founder-led business.
Critical financial work clusters around month-end close, planning cycles, inventory buys, and major sales events, and the intensity rises with them.
You'll have flexibility in how you structure your week, but you're expected to be present and fully engaged when key financial decisions are being made.

Responsibilities

Build the finance function from founder + bookkeeper into a simple, reliable system for month-end close and weekly/monthly reporting that leadership can run the business on.
Partner with external tax advisors to design and maintain the right entity structure, basic tax planning, and compliance so the company can scale, raise capital, and eventually exit without avoidable tax or structural issues.
Build SKU and channel-level gross profit estimates that cover the majority of revenue and keep them updated regularly.
Clean up historical financials with an external CPA, assemble a basic data room (P&L, balance sheet, cash, key KPIs), and build relationships with relevant lenders (local banks, specialty finance, or revenue-based lenders) so the CEO has strong options for a credit line or growth capital when needed.
Own unit economics and margin improvement program: Define SKU and channel-level margins, pricing and discount guardrails, and CAC/payback rules, and run an ongoing margin program to improve overall profitability.
Own finance infrastructure, close, and reporting: Build the finance function from founder + bookkeeper into a simple, reliable system for month-end close and weekly/monthly reporting that leadership can run the business on.

Requirements

Direct experience with inventory accounting, SKU and channel-level P&Ls, and the realities of marketplaces, live commerce, and retail (fees, shipping, discounts, returns, etc.).

Nice to have

Reputation for clean, accurate numbers, sound judgment, and the ability to explain financial trade-offs in plain English to non-finance leaders and frontline operators.
Preferred / Nice to Have Experience supporting M&A or exits for an e-commerce or retail business (buyer due diligence, quality-of-earnings work, data room, closing).
Experience raising or supporting debt or growth capital (bank lines, asset-backed facilities, or revenue-based lending) for an e-commerce/retail company.
Prior work in trading cards, collectibles, hobby, or specialty retail, or a strong personal interest in the category.
Experience getting a company audit-ready and through lender or buyer due diligence, working with external CPAs and advisors.
Familiarity with multi-channel DTC (marketplaces, webstore, retail) and comfort working in lightweight finance stacks (QuickBooks/Xero, spreadsheets, basic BI) before upgrading systems.
Final Note This is a builder's role with real stakes and a direct line to the CEO.

Compensation

$175,000 - $250,000 per annum This role is compensated with a fixed base salary.
Compensation within the band is determined by demonstrated experience, scope of responsibility, and ability to operate with full ownership in a high-intensity environment.
Equity is not a part of our current compensation structure.
Role Overview The Director of Finance owns the company-wide financial picture, the model, the cash, the margins, and the capital plan, and turns it into clear decisions leadership can act on.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this person builds the finance function from a founder-plus-bookkeeper setup into a reliable system the business runs on, while partnering closely with Sales, Buying, and Operations to deploy cash where it earns the highest return.
Time and intensity expectations This is a high-ownership role in a fast-moving, founder-led business.

Benefits

Health Insurance Dental & Vision Coverage Paid time off 401k
Coverage and accuracy of SKU- and channel-level unit economics across the majority of revenue.
Performance bonus eligibility may be evaluated after six months in the role, based on demonstrated performance and business needs.

Company info

Gamer's Choice is a team of passionate gamers, creators, and innovators based in Queens, New York.
What began as a small local shop has grown into one of the leading destinations for Trading Card Game players and collectors around the world.
We're driven by a shared love for gaming and community, offering both an engaging online experience and a vibrant in-store atmosphere.
Our mission is to be the ultimate home for fans to connect, compete, and celebrate the games they love.
While Yu-Gi-Oh! has always been our foundation, we're expanding into exciting new titles like Pokémon, One Piece, Riftbound, and Disney Lorcana.
Our Long Island City store serves as the heart of our community, hosting tournaments, events, and gatherings that bring players together both in person and online.
Director of Finance About Gamer's Choice Gamer's Choice is a team of passionate gamers, creators, and innovators based in Queens, New York.
While Yu-Gi-Oh! has always been our foundation, we're expanding into exciting new titles like Pokémon, One Piece, Riftbound League of Legends, and Disney Lorcana.
Build and maintain the 3-statement model and 13-week cash forecast, and use it to guide hiring, inventory buys, marketing spend, and when/how we raise outside capital.
Has previously built or rebuilt the finance function (models, close, reporting) for a founder-led ecommerce, retail, or inventory-heavy company in roughly the $10-100M revenue range, not just maintained an existing system.
The Director of Finance owns the company-wide financial picture, the model, the cash, the margins, and the capital plan, and turns it into clear decisions leadership can act on.

Equal opportunity

Gamer's Choice is an equal opportunity employer.
We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals.
We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.
Gamer's Choice is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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