Chief Financial Officer

About the Company

Thélios was created by LVMH Group, a global luxury leader, to build a strong presence in eyewear. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes sunglasses and optical frames for renowned Maisons including Dior, Fendi, Celine, Givenchy, Loewe, Stella McCartney, Kenzo, Berluti, Bulgari, Tag Heuer, and Fred. Thélios also owns two in-house brands: Barton Perreira and Vuarnet.

Role Overview

We are seeking a senior finance leader who can safeguard the company’s financial strength while also overseeing key IT operations. In this role, you will shape departmental strategy, guide performance, and lead a varied team toward high standards of execution. The position reports to the Head of Americas for Thélios USA and has a functional reporting line to the Chief Financial Officer at Thélios HQ.

Finance Leadership

• Create and roll out financial policies, strategies, and procedures that support smooth and efficient operations.
• Lead the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting to give senior leadership clear and accurate business insights.
• Advise the General Manager and other stakeholders with practical recommendations for both immediate priorities and long-term growth.
• Track financial results, review deviations, and pinpoint improvement opportunities to strengthen profitability and efficiency.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial exposure to preserve stability and enable growth.
• Supervise accounting processes such as financial postings, reconciliations, and audits while maintaining compliance and internal controls.
• Offer financial support and guidance across departments to help teams make informed decisions and meet strategic goals.

IT Oversight

• Maintain compliance with regulations and protect the security of information systems.
• Lead major technology initiatives and ensure they support overall business direction.
• Coordinate internal teams and external partners to meet timelines, budget expectations, and quality standards.
• Support the rollout and integration of new systems and technologies into the current environment.
• Contribute to IT budgeting and monitor how that budget is spent.

Leadership and Team Management

• Recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing finance and operations team.
• Encourage accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the General Manager and senior leaders, offering insights that support growth and operational effectiveness.
• Take part in regional meetings and help shape wider strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Master’s degree, or equivalent practical experience, in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• More than 10 years of relevant financial experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership position.
• Strong commercial judgment and excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills in both verbal and written formats.
• Ability to influence, partner, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven leadership capability with the ability to motivate teams, drive organizational change, and build a cooperative workplace.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, including the capacity to interpret complex data, identify trends, and make data-backed decisions.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, and the ability to apply that mindset to internal and external business decisions.

Additional Information

Thélios is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Only candidates who meet the qualifications will be contacted. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to individuals with disabilities for the application or interview process, for essential job duties, and for other employment-related benefits and privileges. Candidates may request accommodation by contacting the company.

This role is for direct applicants only; third-party staffing inquiries are not being accepted.