Director of Finance (E-Commerce & Retail) - Remote South Africa

Job Title: Director of Finance (E-Commerce & Retail)
Job Type: Full-Time Contractor
Workplace: Remote (PST schedule alignment required)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM PST
Compensation: USD $3,000 – $5,000 / month (DOE)

At HireHawk, we connect exceptional global finance talent with innovative U.S. brands.

As a Senior Finance Manager, you’ll own full-spectrum financial operations—controllership, FP&A, budgeting, and reporting—for a fast-growing e-commerce organization. You’ll partner directly with the CEO to drive fiscal discipline, improve profitability, and strengthen internal controls. This is a hands-on leadership role where precision, accountability, and data-driven insight define success.

Core outcomes

• Deliver accurate month-end close and financial reports.
  
  
• Build and maintain forward-looking budgets and forecasts to guide strategy.
  
  
• Oversee AR/AP, cash flow, and working capital to ensure fiscal health.
  
  
• Strengthen GAAP-compliant internal controls and audit readiness.
  
  
• Translate financial data into actionable insights that improve profit margins.
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years in finance, accounting, or controllership roles within e-commerce or consumer goods.
  
  
• Proven experience with advanced Microsoft Excel modeling.
  
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
  
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration (required).
  
  
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) (preferred).
  
  
• Authorized to work remotely and available full-time during PST business hours.
  
  

Benefits

• Monthly USD $3,000 – $5,000 (global range based on region and experience).

• Access to a $200k+ perk marketplace with discounts on 150+ services.
• Access up to 50% of approved earnings before payday (no credit checks or fees).
• Reliable, on-time in-currency payments.
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities.