Chief Financial & Operating Officer
Hiring Company
About the Role
Greater Columbus, OH Area (Hybrid - Headquarter location)
The Company is seeking a Chief Financial & Operating Officer to lead financial planning and operating execution across its business programs. The role owns budgeting, forecasting, cash and working-capital planning, unit economics, capacity planning, and investment decisions. The executive will guide functional leaders through regular performance reviews, set measurable goals, and improve productivity, quality, costs, and margins. Responsibilities also include overseeing operational performance from receiving through fulfillment, strengthening safety and inventory controls, negotiating vendor agreements, and ensuring accurate accounting, reporting, and partner settlements. The role will support financing and transaction readiness while providing financial analysis and recommendations to executive leadership and the board. Candidates should bring at least 10 years of senior leadership experience with demonstrated accountability for both financial performance and operational results. Required strengths include hands-on FP&A, unit economics, forecasting, capacity planning, capital decisions, people leadership, and a record of improving margins through operational improvements and vendor negotiations. Candidates should understand operating metrics such as productivity, defect rates, and cost per unit, and be comfortable working directly with frontline teams. A builder’s mindset and a relevant degree or equivalent experience are required. Experience in retail, e-commerce, reverse logistics, or related sectors is an advantage.
Functions:
- Finance
- Operations
About the Company
Popular digital marketplace for baby & toddler products
Industry
Consumer Goods
Type
Privately Held, VC-backed
Age
employees
51-200
Funding
$6m-$10m