Career Opportunities
About eeBoo
eeBoo is a boutique toy manufacturer and design studio that specializes in useful, beautiful and well-made educational games and gifts. Our products are sold in Specialty Toy stores and beautifully curated Gift Shops as well as Museum stores, Bookstores, Art Supply stores and other non-big box venues. We create fresh toys and gifts that are 100% original (no licenses) and we commission our artwork from well-known and well-loved children’s book illustrators. Everything we make is meant for wholesome individual or family play and our products are 90% recycled and made with sustainable practices and vegetable-based inks.
Apply by sending a cover letter, resume, and any other requested information to careers@eeboo.com.
Please review our website and learn about the eeBoo brand before you apply. In your cover letter tell us why you would be a great addition to the eeBoo team and your favorite eeBoo product. Applications without this will not be considered.
OPEN POSITIONS:
Director/VP of Finance and Operations
eeBoo is a lifestyle brand that has created “Always Good,” beautiful, and sustainable Stationery, Educational Toys, and Art supplies for over thirty years. Our Design and Production studio is located in New York City and our products are sold through multiple channels that include, the US specialty market (gift, book, museum, toy and art stores,) mid-tier and mass market, international distributors, DTC website, and other digital platforms. We create fresh takes on old school formats, commissioning original art by well-known and well-loved artists throughout the world. Everything we do is meant for wholesome individual or family play and encourages independent, creative thinking and problem solving. We prioritize sustainable manufacturing and our games are made with are 90% recycled cardboard and other low impact materials. We are looking for a candidate that aligns with our core values by being Nimble, Eager to Participate, Enjoys Collaboration and Creative Problem Solving, and is a strong Strategic Thinker.
Position Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Vice President / Director of Finance Operations with a strong background in finance, accounting experience, and expertise in managing the operations of a multi-channel wholesaler. This position will report directly to the CEO, overseeing the day-to-day and developing strategic initiatives for the company’s operations. Key areas of responsibility will include process improvement, inventory forecasting and management, managing product procurement, financial budgeting and forecasting, cash flow, oversight of accounts receivable (AR) management, KPI company reporting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will support and collaborate with the management team with financial and operational reporting to keep the team organized and aligned with the success metrics of the company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accounting, Reporting: Collaborate with the outside accounting firm to develop monthly P&L, cash flow, inventory reports/ OTB, and a company dashboard of profit and operational KPIs. Monthly variance reporting to budget and latest forecast.
- Develop budgets and monthly forecasts: Working with team members to develop a line-by-line budget presentation with CEO approval. Monthly line-by-line forecasts based on current results with variance analysis and strategic input to increase the profitability of the company.
- Process Organization and Accountability: Develop, document, and enforce processes to enhance efficiency, maintain accountability, and ensure high standards across the company.
- KPI/Dashboard Reporting: Establish, report, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track financial and operational success and provide daily, weekly, and monthly dashboards for decision-making.
- Operational Leadership: Manage the day-to-day operations across the supply chain, warehousing, logistics, customer service, and finance.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with the CEO and management team on long-term strategy giving financial and operational support.
- Inventory Forecasting & Management: Oversee inventory planning, forecasting, and control processes to maintain optimal stock levels to support demand and stay within the OTB. Work with sales on inventory disposition strategies and margins.
- AP/ AR Management: Handle accounts receivable for all wholesale channels, ensuring timely payments and accurate record-keeping.
- Technology Management: Oversee the relationship with the outsourced IT support company and manage the ERP system, various software subscriptions, and Apps used by the company.
- Accounting Oversight: Manage the outsourced accounting firm for timely monthly closings to reporting of financials and tax analysis.
- Lead HR: Lead HR for the company, which includes payroll, benefits, company policies, issue resolution, and the relationship with our outside payroll and HR company.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in financial and operations management, with a strong understanding of accounting and a focus on finance and reporting.
- Expertise in developing budgets with variance analysis reporting, developing KPI company operational reporting, inventory and OTB management reporting with analytical skills to call misses to the success metrics.
- Management of outsourced operational companies including IT, warehouse and logistics, and HR/payroll.
- In-House Management experience and support of internal executive team
- Strong Excel and analytical skills, proficiency in reporting that includes financial and operational KPI’s, and product and customer sales and margin reporting.
- Knowledge of Acumen and Shopify a plus.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- New York City area a plus
Please review our website so you can address specifically, in your cover letter, why you would be a good fit with our business. Resumes without cover letters will not be reviewed.