Vice President, Finance - On Site
Apply NowCompany: Jim's Formal Wear LLC
Location: Trenton, IL 62293
Description:
Vice President of Finance
Location: Trenton, IL | Headquarters | On-Site (Min. 4 days/week)
Be a Financial Architect of the Future at Jim's Formal Wear
Are you a seasoned financial leader ready to make a lasting impact? Jim's Formal Wear (JFW) - the world's largest wholesaler of men's formal wear - is searching for a Vice President of Finance to help shape our next chapter of success. This executive-level role is based at our Trenton, IL headquarters and offers a rare opportunity to help lead a trusted, values-driven company into the future.
As our next VP of Finance, you will serve as a strategic thought partner, driving business performance, guiding major financial initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence. You'll collaborate closely with our current CFO, who is planning to retire in the next two years, creating a unique opportunity for a smooth and strategic leadership transition.
Why Jim's Formal Wear?
Since 1964, Jim's Formal Wear has stood out for its strong family values, unwavering customer commitment, and industry leadership. Headquartered just 40 miles from St. Louis, MO, our company supports 5,000 retail partners through an expansive network of 7 distribution centers, 11 regional delivery hubs, and a dedicated team of over 450 employees.
But what truly sets us apart? We're 100% employee-owned.
Be More Than an Employee - Be an Owner
At Jim's Formal Wear, you don't just work here-you own a piece of the company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
What Our ESOP Offers:
What You'll Do
As VP of Finance, you'll be a key member of the executive team with responsibility for:
Strategic Leadership
Risk & Compliance
Team Leadership
What We're Looking For
Required:
Preferred:
Ready to Lead and Leave a Legacy?
At Jim's Formal Wear, your leadership can shape the future of a beloved brand while benefiting from a unique culture of ownership, purpose, and performance. If you're a results-driven, strategic finance leader with a passion for growth-we want to hear from you.
Apply now: www.jimsformalwear.com
Explore our benefits: www.jimsformalwear.com/careers
Jim's Formal Wear is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We participate in E-Verify. Please review the E-Verify Poster and Right to Work Poster.
Location: Trenton, IL | Headquarters | On-Site (Min. 4 days/week)
Be a Financial Architect of the Future at Jim's Formal Wear
Are you a seasoned financial leader ready to make a lasting impact? Jim's Formal Wear (JFW) - the world's largest wholesaler of men's formal wear - is searching for a Vice President of Finance to help shape our next chapter of success. This executive-level role is based at our Trenton, IL headquarters and offers a rare opportunity to help lead a trusted, values-driven company into the future.
As our next VP of Finance, you will serve as a strategic thought partner, driving business performance, guiding major financial initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence. You'll collaborate closely with our current CFO, who is planning to retire in the next two years, creating a unique opportunity for a smooth and strategic leadership transition.
Why Jim's Formal Wear?
Since 1964, Jim's Formal Wear has stood out for its strong family values, unwavering customer commitment, and industry leadership. Headquartered just 40 miles from St. Louis, MO, our company supports 5,000 retail partners through an expansive network of 7 distribution centers, 11 regional delivery hubs, and a dedicated team of over 450 employees.
But what truly sets us apart? We're 100% employee-owned.
Be More Than an Employee - Be an Owner
At Jim's Formal Wear, you don't just work here-you own a piece of the company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
What Our ESOP Offers:
- A Personal Stake in Success: Your work directly influences the company's-and your own-long-term success.
- Retirement Growth: Your shares increase in value over time, creating a meaningful path to financial security.
- Collaborative Culture: Ownership drives innovation, teamwork, and shared wins.
- No Cost to You: The ESOP is fully funded by JFW-no buy-in required.
What You'll Do
As VP of Finance, you'll be a key member of the executive team with responsibility for:
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute forward-thinking financial strategies to support sustainable growth.
- Drive cross-functional financial initiatives that align with company goals.
- Lead the development of financial models for forecasting, risk analysis, and strategic planning.
- Partner with the CEO and executive team on key investment and expansion decisions.
Risk & Compliance
- Ensure company-wide compliance with all financial regulations and internal controls.
- Proactively identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
- Maintain strong relationships with auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies.
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing finance team.
- Set clear goals, foster collaboration, and drive accountability and growth across the department.
What We're Looking For
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including 3+ years in senior leadership
- Proven experience in financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis
- Expertise in financial regulations, tax, GAAP, and compliance
- Strong analytical, modeling, and strategic problem-solving skills
- Excellent communicator who can distill complex financial data into actionable insights
- Familiarity with financial systems and ERPs
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- On-site availability at Trenton, IL HQ (minimum 4 days/week)
Preferred:
- Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- CPA, CFA, or similar certification
- Experience in private-equity-backed or lower middle market companies
Ready to Lead and Leave a Legacy?
At Jim's Formal Wear, your leadership can shape the future of a beloved brand while benefiting from a unique culture of ownership, purpose, and performance. If you're a results-driven, strategic finance leader with a passion for growth-we want to hear from you.
Apply now: www.jimsformalwear.com
Explore our benefits: www.jimsformalwear.com/careers
Jim's Formal Wear is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We participate in E-Verify. Please review the E-Verify Poster and Right to Work Poster.