Manager, Corporate Development and Strategic Finance

We are a lean, nimble, and highly adaptive team that works seamlessly and transparently with our Brands in order for them to take the spotlight. We focus our efforts and talents to drive best practices, capture new opportunities, and accelerate performance across our portfolio of brands. Joining the a.k.a. Brands team means rolling up your sleeves, digging into challenges, creating and implementing new strategies, and not being limited to the confines of a job title or job description. We all play on the same team and value the insights and contributions that every member of our team makes daily.An exciting opportunity to join a.k.a. Brands in a highly visible role within the organization, the Manager, Corporate Development and Strategic Finance will play a crucial role in driving our strategic growth initiatives and financial planning. Reporting to the VP of Strategy, this role involves working closely with senior leadership to develop financial strategies, analyze business performance, and support decision-making processes. This is an ideal role for a professional with an accounting or FP&A background to expand that experience into corporate strategy and M&A.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and strategic planning with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights. The role will focus on four main categories – Diligence & Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting and Performance Management.Responsibilities:• Play a leadership role in the annual budgeting process, periodic forecasting, and long-range planning initiatives in partnership with executive leadership and finance teams at our brands.• Identify new opportunities and evaluate capital allocation across mergers and acquisitions, investments, store strategy, and new channel expansion.• Develop and maintain relationships with investment bankers and potential acquisition targets.• Perform financial and operational due diligence on investment and acquisition targets.• Conduct thorough financial analysis and modeling to support strategic decision-making.• Analyze market trends, industry dynamics, and competitor performance to provide insights and recommendations.• Evaluate the financial impact of strategic initiatives and provide guidance on risk management.• Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying variances, and recommending corrective actions.• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track business performance.• Prepare and present regular financial reports to senior leadership, highlighting key findings and recommendations.Education & Experience:• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.• 3-7 years of experience in finance, accounting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or related roles.• Proven experience in financial modeling, analysis, and strategic planning.• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, including at an investment bank or in transaction services at a top-tier accounting firm is highly desired.Knowledge & Skills:• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.• Technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.• Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, financial modeling software, ERP systems).• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and challenges.• Highly organized and detail oriented.• High level of integrity and ethical standards.Salary range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000/yr. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.Benefits of Working at a.k.a. Brands:Working with a best-in-class company, requires a best-in-class benefits and compensation offering. When taking on a role at a.k.a. Brands you will receive:> Competitive market-based compensation and financial incentives.> A full range of company-sponsored health and welfare benefits> A sector leading 401(k) retirement program that matches 100% of your contributions up 5% of your pay> Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount> Generous discounts across our direct-to-consumer brands.> A time-off package that includes 35-days off per year> Learning, development, and stretch opportunities to help grow your career.Equal Employment Opportunity Statementa.k.a. Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. To facilitate this, we actively promote a culture of inclusivity internally and encourage both those with non-traditional backgrounds and candidates that identity as part of a traditionally marginalized community to apply for opportunities with us and our portfolio of brands. Additionally, we routinely review our hiring practices and recruiting sources to eliminate both potential and actual bias in the hiring process.If you need assistance or accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at HR@aka-brands.com. Please note that we do not respond to application inquiries or resume submissions via this email address.CCPA Notice at Collection for California Employees and Applicants click here.#akaBrands #akaBrandsCareers #akaYourCareerPrincipals Only. No Agencies Please.