Director of Finance Job at Calming Co., San Diego, CA

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  • Calming Co.
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Who We Are

Calming Co. is a rapidly growing direct-to-consumer (DTC) eCommerce startup in the dietary supplement space. Our flagship product, Ü Relax, has been a massive success, and we’ve already expanded with Ü Sleep and Ü Focus. We’re a fast-moving, innovative team dedicated to providing the most effective wellness supplements on the market, empowering our customers to live better lives.

Who You Are

You are a strategic finance leader with a deep understanding of accounting, financial planning, and business strategy. You thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and have a track record of driving financial efficiency, improving profitability, and optimizing cash flow. You can see the big picture while also ensuring the accuracy of day-to-day financial operations.

You have experience building and leading finance and accounting teams, developing financial models, and collaborating cross-functionally to support data-driven decision-making. Ideally, you’ve worked in DTC, eCommerce, or consumer products, but experience in high-growth startups or operational finance is just as valuable.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Director of Finance to own the financial strategy, operations, and reporting at Calming Co.. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will oversee accounting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), cash flow management, and compliance while helping guide the company’s financial future.

What You’ll Do

Financial Strategy & Leadership

  • Lead the finance and accounting function, overseeing a Controller and FP&A Manager/Director
  • Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO and leadership team
  • Develop and execute financial strategies that support growth, profitability, and operational efficiency
  • Establish KPIs and financial dashboards to track company performance
  • Support fundraising efforts, investor reporting, and capital planning as needed

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

  • Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
  • Build financial models to analyze business performance and drive decision-making
  • Assess profitability, cost structures, and pricing strategies
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings, margin improvement, and process automation

Accounting & Compliance

  • Oversee the Controller in managing full-cycle accounting (AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations, financial statements, and tax filings)
  • Ensure GAAP compliance and implement strong financial controls
  • Manage sales tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions
  • Own audit preparation and regulatory reporting

Cash Flow & Capital Management

  • Monitor cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions
  • Ensure efficient inventory and COGS tracking in collaboration with Demand Planning & Inventory Management
  • Develop strategies to optimize cash flow and reduce financial risk

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Operations, Marketing, and Product teams to align financial goals with business strategies
  • Partner with Supply Chain & Inventory teams to manage inventory costing and forecasting
  • Provide financial insights to support growth initiatives, new product launches, and expansion into Amazon/TikTok

What You Bring

  • 8+ years of finance and accounting experience, preferably in high-growth startups, DTC, eCommerce, or CPG
  • Experience leading finance teams, including accounting and FP&A functions
  • Deep understanding of GAAP, financial modeling, forecasting, and cash flow management
  • Strong proficiency in QuickBooks, financial analytics tools, and Excel/Google Sheets
  • Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for executive decision-making
  • Experience with inventory accounting and cost management is a plus
  • CPA, CFA, or MBA is a plus but not required
  • Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach—comfortable diving into details when needed

Why Join Calming Co.?

At Calming Co., you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to innovation and excellence in the wellness industry. We offer:

  • Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 DOE
  • Benefits: Comprehensive medical insurance
  • Equity: Planned stock options for employees

Ready to Apply?

If you're excited about building and leading a high-impact finance team in a fast-growing company, we’d love to hear from you!

  • Apply now by submitting your resume and a cover letter highlighting your experience and achievements in finance and leadership.

We look forward to meeting you!

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