Director of Finance and Accounting

Location: New York

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Overview

In Common With is a design studio built on collaboration between artists, materials, environments, and our community  are committed to redefining the familiar by bringing elevated materials, detail‑oriented design, and unparalleled adaptability to furniture and lighting for all spaces. In addition to our core studio, we operate Quarters, a multifaceted retail and hospitality space, expanding our creative and operational footprint across multiple entities.

We’re seeking a strategic and detail‑oriented Director of Finance and Accounting to join our team full‑time. This role oversees financial operations across multiple interconnected entities, requiring strong financial acumen, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage complexity with clarity. You’ll lead bookkeeping and accounting functions, delivering financial analysis and insights that support both daily operations and long‑term strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations + Controls (50%)

• Oversee all accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring accurate, timely vendor payments and customer collections.

• Serve as finance liaison with departmental leads and the Sales team to log and match payments to sales orders and track outstanding balances.

• Manage payment schedules, terms, and vendor communications using platforms such as RAMP and Quick Books.

• Review, validate, and approve departmental expense reports and ensure alignment with internal policies.

• Lead all aspects of month‑end and year‑end close processes, including reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, inventory, fixed assets, deferred revenue, and other balance sheet accounts.

• Maintain accurate general ledger and financial systems using accrual‑based accounting.

• Update inventory levels, reconcile discrepancies, and track accruals, prepayments, and deferred revenue.

• Manage fixed assets and depreciation schedules where applicable.

• Maintain accuracy of financial data across key platforms, including Quick Books Online and RAMP.

Financial Planning & Analysis (35%)

• Collaborate with Operations to pull and organize historical data to support pricing and COGS analysis.

• Analyze spend trends and identify cost‑saving opportunities.

• Partner with Co‑Founders on development, implementation, and analysis of annual and departmental budgets.

• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and variance analysis.

• Generate quarterly royalty reports for external collaborators.

Payroll and Tax Management (15%)

• Own payroll for full‑time employees and independent contractors, ensuring accurate, timely payments.

• Track monthly sales and issue commission reports.

• Stay informed of evolving tax laws and ensure compliance in all applicable jurisdictions.

• Prepare and file sales tax payments in relevant states.

Director Level Expectations

• Provide strategic leadership by setting vision, planning for long‑term goals, and navigating complexity across functions.

• Drive department‑level outcomes through scalable systems, cross‑functional initiatives, and clear success metrics.

• Champion continuous improvement by measuring results, analyzing performance, and implementing initiatives that enhance efficiency and impact.

• Ensure the development and maintenance of clear, effective SOPs or equivalent process documentation that support consistency, quality, and scalability across teams.

Requirements

• 10 years of experience, including 5–7 years leading cross‑functional programs and strategic initiatives.

• MBA in Finance preferred.

• Deep expertise in the function; fluency in industry tools, systems, and best practices.

• Experience managing individuals or leading small teams.

• Proficiency with Google Workspace.

• Advanced proficiency with Quick Books Online and expense management tools like RAMP.

• Advanced Excel skills.

• Familiarity with ERP (Odoo) or inventory management platforms.

• Ability to interpret and explain complex financial data clearly to non‑finance stakeholders.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

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