Head of Finance Jobs in Englewood, NJ at Europerfumes

Title: Head of Finance

Company: Europerfumes

Location: Englewood, NJ

Head of Finance

Europerfumes – Englewood, New Jersey (Hybrid)

Europerfumes is the leading US distributor of luxury, artisanal fragrance and candle brands. We are seeking a strategic, detail-oriented, and operationally strong Head of Finance to oversee the company’s accounting, financial reporting, treasury, payroll, compliance, and financial operations functions.

This role will serve as the senior finance leader for the organization and oversee all day-to-day finance and accounting activities across multiple entities and divisions. This leader will provide strategic financial reporting, analysis, and insights to executive leadership to support informed business decision-making. The Head of Finance will partner closely with executive leadership to drive financial strategy, strengthen internal controls, improve reporting accuracy, optimize processes, and support organizational growth.

The ideal candidate is both highly analytical and hands-on, with deep accounting expertise, strong systems experience, and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives while managing a growing finance function.

This role offers the opportunity to play a key strategic leadership role within a growing entrepreneurial organization and help shape the future of the company’s financial operations and infrastructure.

Who We Are

Europerfumes is the leading US distributor of artisanal fragrance brands. Founded in 1997, Europerfumes has decades of experience vetting and sourcing the best independent brands from all over the world. Today our portfolio includes over 18 brands for which we manage everything within the US. This management ranges from a brand’s online store (including site design, development, and customer experience), social media presence, advertising, and retail distribution.

Why Work With Us?

We are a group of fun, creative, and dynamic professionals who embrace an entrepreneurial culture. We offer significant opportunities for growth, learning, and leadership. Our people are collaborative, forward-thinking, and passionate about building brands and businesses together.

Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Reporting

Lead all day-to-day accounting and finance operations across multiple entities and divisions
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation and review of financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reporting
Deliver financial reporting, forecasts, KPI analysis, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership
Conduct detailed financial analysis to identify trends, risks, operational efficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities
Manage consolidated and multi-divisional financial reporting, allocation methodologies, and reporting accuracy
Maintain highly detailed and well-documented workpapers for taxation, balance sheet accounts, and key P&L accounts
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, company policies, and applicable accounting standards
Coordinate year-end audits, reviews, and external accountant requests

Treasury, Banking & Cash Management

Serve as the primary finance contact for all banking and financial institution relationships
Oversee treasury operations including cash flow management, liquidity planning, borrowing activity, bank access controls, and financing compliance
Manage company credit card administration, expense management systems, and vendor payment optimization initiatives
Develop and implement financial controls, policies, and procedures to strengthen operational efficiency and safeguard company assets

Payroll, Compensation & Financial Planning

Oversee payroll operations across all entities, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, compliance, and timely processing
Partner with HR and Accounting teams on payroll allocations, accruals, reconciliations, compensation budgeting, and payroll tax compliance
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes across departments and business units
Partner with department leaders to evaluate financial performance against budget and support strategic decision-making initiatives

Tax, Compliance & Corporate Governance

Coordinate with external tax advisors regarding tax filings, notices, payments, and compliance matters
Support multi-state sales and income tax compliance requirements
Oversee entity registrations, annual filings, corporate documentation, and related compliance requirements
Assist with trust, holding company, and investment accounting activities as needed

Systems, Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

Lead financial systems administration, ERP optimization, user management, and reporting enhancements across accounting platforms
Partner with internal teams and external consultants on ERP implementations, rebuilds, automation initiatives, and system improvement projects
Develop and maintain financial dashboards, reporting tools, and KPI tracking
Continuously improve accounting workflows, reporting accuracy, scalability, and operational efficiencies to support company growth

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
CPA strongly preferred
Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience with increasing responsibility
Prior experience in a Controller, Head of Finance, Director of Finance, or similar senior financial leadership role
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, payroll accounting, and internal controls
Experience managing multi-entity and/or multi-divisional financial operations
Advanced ERP, financial systems, reporting, analytics, data visualization and financial modeling experience
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail
Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Industry experience in distribution, e-commerce, consumer goods, retail, or related industries strongly preferred

Preferred Experience

Experience with Sage or similar ERP platforms
Experience in distribution and/or web-based sales businesses
Experience with multi-state tax environments
Experience with financial process automation, dashboard reporting, and operational optimization
Experience supporting external audits, reviews, and year-end reporting processes

Benefits & Perks

Hybrid work schedule following onboarding period
Monday through Friday work schedule
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Paid sick time
Paid company holidays
Company closure from December 24 through January 1
Summer Fridays
Employee discounts and additional company perks

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $160,000 – $190,000, based on qualifications, experience, skill set, and other business-related factors. This position may also be eligible for bonus compensation and additional company benefits.

Europerfumes is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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