Head of Finance at U.S. DTC Sports & Apparel Brand (Remote, Worldwide)

Paired is seeking a hands-on Head of Finance for a fast-growing U.S. DTC brand specializing in protective apparel for sports. In this fully remote role, you will own the entire finance function, working directly with the founders to manage cash flow, profitability, inventory, and financial strategy as the company scales.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain daily finance dashboards and live cash flow models covering revenue, spend, and debt.
• Own company-level and channel-level P&Ls, ensuring accurate categorization of manufacturing, freight, and operating expenses.
• Manage the month-end close process in QuickBooks Online and oversee outsourced bookkeeping partners.
• Develop financial forecasts to support inventory purchasing, advertising spend, and working capital planning.
• Partner with operations to model PO deposits, supplier payment terms, and landed COGS.
• Maintain investor-ready financial records and provide actionable guidance to leadership.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant finance experience, specifically scaling a DTC/ecommerce brand.
• Strong understanding of ecommerce unit economics, including contribution margin, inventory turns, and cash conversion cycles.
• Hands-on experience with inventory-heavy businesses involving overseas suppliers and landed COGS.
• Working knowledge of U.S. payroll classifications, sales tax, and compliance.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Shopify, and Gusto.
• Ability to provide at least 5 hours of overlap with 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PST.

What we offer

• Full-time remote opportunity open to candidates worldwide.
• Direct collaboration with founders with full ownership of the finance function.
• Opportunity to build and scale financial infrastructure for a fast-growing brand.
• A lean, fast-moving environment with minimal bureaucracy.