About Us:

Rent the Runway (RTR) is transforming the way we get dressed by pioneering the worlds first Closet in the Cloud. Founded in 2009, RTR has disrupted the $2.4 trillion fashion industry by inspiring women with a more joyful, sustainable & financially-savvy way to feel their best every day. As the ultimate destination for circular fashion, the brand now offers infinite points of access to its shared closet via a fully customizable subscription to fashion, one-time rental or ownership. RTR offers designer apparel, accessories & home decor from 700+ brand partners & has built in-house proprietary technology & a one-of-a-kind reverse logistics operation. Under CEO & Co-Founder Jennifer Hymans leadership, RTR has been named to CNBCs Disruptor 50 five times in ten years, & has been placed on Fast Companys Most Innovative Companies list multiple times, while Hyman herself has been named to the TIME 100 most influential people in the world & as one of People magazines Women Changing the World.

About the Role:

The Senior Director/VP of Finance will serve as a key member of the financial leadership team reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. By way of first class management reporting, diligent analyses, & strategic modeling, the Finance team plays a key role in partnering with the business & informing leadership of actual & projected performance, as well as analyzing business trends, changes, & new initiatives in a fast-paced & highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.  You will be empowered to drive improvements in the quality of our work as the RTR business grows. We are seeking a seasoned finance leader with an entrepreneurial drive, strong leadership skills, & proven ability to partner with various business leaders.

This is an office centric role based out of our Brooklyn, NY headquarters. We are in the office Monday-Thursday.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the FP&A team - partnering closely with key stakeholders across the business to budget, forecast & manage the business 
• Lead the annual operating budget process, track & report on performance relative to plan, & manage ongoing rolling forecast updates. Drive operational excellence & detail orientation
• Drive strategic financial planning, building long range plans & size strategic initiatives in partnership with operating leads across the business
• Partner with CFO to formulate external guidance to the street, ensure the business is being managed in a disciplined way to meet external commitments 
• Build & iterate on complex financial models covering all aspects of RTRs operations that will enable effective decision making regarding the companys revenue growth strategy, cost structure, & capital expenditures.
• Improve operating teams understanding of financial statements & budget adherence with thoughtful & transparent analysis & partnership.
• Maintain & enhance efficiency of internal financial reporting processes, serving as a thought leader to upgrade reporting standards through the pursuit of continuous process improvement.
• Establish, track & monitor key operating metrics used to drive the business to greater efficiency.
• Create ad-hoc analyses to drive business strategy, improve efficiency & maximize ROI.
• Help drive finance discipline, fact-based decision-making, & financial visibility.
• Collaborate with operating teams & provide fact-based recommendations that support revenue growth targets & improve profitability, operating efficiency & effectiveness.
• Assist in preparation of materials for Board of Director meetings.
• Assume leadership of Treasury functions 

About You:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 8+ years of experience in finance & strategic analysis in investment banking/consulting/asset management, plus some time in an operational role within an ecommerce brand 
• Curious, hard working, demonstrated ability to quickly immerse into a new business & provide valuable insight, questions & contributions
• Ability to focus on details as well as understand the larger context, Independent thinker
• Experiencing leading, building & managing a high performing teams
• Entrepreneurial drive, excellent communication & interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced & dynamic environment
• Strong leadership & mentorship skills
• Highly proficient in financial analysis & model building & understands the implications of that analysis for decision making
• Highly motivated & willing to take on multiple responsibilities at once   
• Able to work comfortably under pressure & meet tight deadlines 

Benefits:

At Rent the Runway, were committed to the wellbeing of our employees, & aim to create a workplace that fosters both personal & professional growth. Our inclusive benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including vacation, paid bereavement, & family sick leave - every employee needs time to take care of themselves & their family.
• Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents + flexible return to work program  - because we know your newest family member(s) deserve your undivided attention.
• Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service - Unplug, recharge, & have some fun!
• Exclusive employee subscription & rental discounts -  to ensure you experience the magic of renting the runway (and give us valued feedback!).
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA & dependent care from day 1 of employment - Your health comes first & weve got you covered.
• 401k match - an investment in your future.
• Company wide events & outings - our team spirit is no joke - we know how to have fun!
• Office centric work - our corporate employees & technical leaders have the option to work remotely on Fridays, in accordance with Company policies.

Rent the Runway is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 & over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing & characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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The anticipated base salary for this position is $190,000-$250,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. This position is also eligible for equity compensation.