Director, Operational Finance
Four HandsAustin, Texas
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Education
CPA
Career level
Director
Benefits
Career Development
Job Description
Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.
Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.
The Director of Operational Finance serves as a strategic finance leader, responsible for aligning financial planning and performance management with core operational functions, including supply chain, and inventory. This role is accountable for driving financial visibility, cost efficiency, and operational excellence through strong business partnership and data-driven decision-making. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Director will lead a high-impact team and collaborate closely with executive leadership to support both short-term execution and long-term strategic initiatives.
In This Role
Operational Finance Leadership & Financial Stewardship
- Own the vision, strategy, and execution of the Operational Finance function, with primary accountability across:
- Supply Chain Finance (distribution, logistics, transportation, warehousing)
- Inventory (valuation, accuracy, turns, and reconciliation)
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive team by translating operational performance into forward-looking financial insights and risk-aware recommendations
- Drive alignment between operational execution and financial outcomes to enable scalable, profitable growth
Supply Chain & Operational Finance
- Provide strategic financial leadership across supply chain and logistics to identify cost efficiencies, optimize network design, and support capacity and volume planning
- Partner closely with Operations, Logistics, and Production leaders to evaluate tradeoffs between cost, service levels, and inventory investment
- Deliver timely, data-driven insights on operational performance to inform day-to-day and long-range decisions
Inventory Control
- Oversee inventory control and valuation processes to ensure financial accuracy, operational integrity, and strong internal controls
- Strengthen alignment between physical inventory movement, systems
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and mentor team to align with Four Hands’ strategic objectives
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members, encouraging the sharing of ideas and best practices to drive innovation and successful implementation of digital solutions
- Foster individual growth and skill enhancement through regular feedback, training sessions, and professional development opportunities
- Collaboratively establish clear, measurable goals for the team that align with broader organizational objectives, ensuring accountability and focus
- Monitor progress towards goals through regular check-ins and performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and guidance to help the team achieve their targets
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team members to analyze performance outcomes, identify areas for enhancement, and propose innovative solutions to overcome challenges
- Develop and manage the department’s budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and alignment with business priorities
- Develop and implement strategies to achieve departmental and organizational objectives
- Evaluate industry trends and leverage insights to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to facilitate collaboration and alignment
Other Duties
- Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
- Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
- Be open and honest
- Reach for excellence
- Act with responsibility
- Value the whole person
- Enjoy the journey
The Ideal Person
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
- 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role supporting operations
- Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments strongly preferred
- Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
- Strong analytical, communication, and business partnering skills
About Four Hands
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, since 1996, Four Hands crafts furniture, art and décor — pieces that are all about creating space. Timeless, thoughtful designs with endless possibilities. Pieces meant to be experienced and form a whole that feels like home.
Our trade customers range from interior designers to large retailers who rely on our expertise to grow and guide their business to success. We treat our partners as part of the Four Hands family, championing them and rooting for their every win.
And, we are constantly pursuing better — from sourcing the finest materials and finishes to seeking fresh inspiration to elevate our designs — we are never settled, never done.
Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Visit www.FourHands.com for more information.
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The education requirement for this position is CPA. Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
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