Senior Lead - DTC Accounting

Location: Shanghai

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Finance

In short

We are excited to offer the position of Senior Lead-DTC Finance, to an entrepreneurial member in APAC finance team to support the hyper growth of D2C ecommerce and retail business not only in Greater China, but also in the rest of APAC region. On is the fastest running brand globally. Our success is based on the exclusive collaboration with the best sports stores and a premium service concept.

Your Mission

Lead the D2C finance accounting team to manage end-to-end financial closing processes (monthly/quarterly/annual) for over 45 retail stores across APAC.
Drive automation and process improvement in the Order-to-Cash (O2C) cycle to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Partner closely with cross-functional teams (Retail Operations, Digital, Business Development, Real Estate) to align financial processes with evolving business models.
Standardize and harmonize closing and O2C procedures across all APAC markets, including Hong Kong, Australia, and Korea, in collaboration with local retail teams.
Coordinate with the global accounting team on month-end closing, reconciliations, and other finance-related activities for global web shops.
Act as the APAC Finance representative in new store launch projects, collaborating with Global Retail Tech, IT Systems, Local Retail, and external consultants as needed.
Support the APAC Finance Head in ad-hoc initiatives, including SOX compliance and scaling finance operations to support rapid retail growth in the region

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Your story

Over 10 years of finance and accounting experience in the retail industry, preferably in luxury, FMCG, or fast fashion.
At least 1 year of hands-on experience in AR retail accounting, with exposure to managing finance operations for over 100 retail stores.
Strong educational background in accounting/finance; CIMA or CPA certification preferred.
Previous leadership experience in a finance team, with the ability to manage and develop talent.
Excellent communication skills in a global setting; fluent in both English and Chinese (written and spoken).
Project management capability, comfortable with multitasking and prioritization in a fast-paced environment.
IT proficiency and understanding of financial systems (e.g., D365), with a forward-looking mindset to support the finance workforce evolution towards 2030.
Experience in DTC/e-commerce finance is a plus.

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About the Team

As you might expect from a sports brand with running at its core, the APAC team at On is a fast-paced place to be. You’ll be part of the APAC Finance team with a hub in Shanghai and co-working with a group of highly motivated finance professionals to ensure our business can be scaled up and effectively supported by a good-managed finance guardrail. This role is based in Shanghai, China.

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Ruby

Head of Group Planning & Analytics Controlling

I’m challenged every day with new learnings, new perspectives and new technologies. I can feel that my horizon expands as our business grows. I’m on this exciting journey of never-ending personal development, which is crucial to me.

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What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

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What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.