Chief Financial Officer
TerrAscendFull Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
The ideal candidate possesses over 10 years of executive-level finance experience, including leading organizations through acquisitions, divestitures, financings, and IPOs. Experience in a successful e-commerce, retail, or fintech company is required, along with a hands-on approach and comfort with legacy systems. Willingness to travel is also necessary.
This role involves driving performance management tied to key metrics and KPIs, improving the quality and timeliness of financial analysis for executive management and the Board, and overseeing the enterprise-level budget process. The Vice President of Finance will also automate processes for efficiency gains, support capital raising efforts, develop long-term strategic plans for a potential IPO, and attract, retain, and promote suitable talent for a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Acquires and revitalizes struggling retail brands
CSC Generation specializes in acquiring and revitalizing struggling retail brands to make them profitable. The company identifies underperforming brands with potential and integrates them into its operating platform, which includes technology, skilled personnel, and efficient processes. This approach has allowed CSC Generation to successfully transform several well-known brands, such as DirectBuy and Sur La Table, into profitable ventures. The company generates revenue through the sales of products from its portfolio, which features over 325,000 items and attracts around 10 million monthly page views. Unlike many competitors, CSC Generation focuses on "unsexy" opportunities—brands that others might overlook but have significant turnaround potential. The goal of CSC Generation is to drive growth and profitability for the brands it acquires, ultimately enhancing the customer experience and increasing sales.