Ready to lead the financial future of a brand with heart and purpose? At Hadley Designs, we believe every product should fill homes with beauty, learning, and inspiration. We design screen-free learning tools that help children fall in love with learning and help parents feel proud of how they nurture that growth. As our Finance Director, you’ll be the architect of scalable systems that fuel that mission. You’ll bring precision, foresight, and strategic clarity to every financial decision, guiding the company’s growth toward $100M and beyond with confidence and discipline. You won’t just manage numbers. You’ll empower a purpose-driven team to think bigger, move faster, and build a lasting legacy. About Hadley Designs Hadley Designs is a family-founded brand redefining early education through creativity, beauty, and connection. We design screen-free learning tools that spark curiosity and confidence in children while giving parents peace of mind. We believe learning should be fun and engaging. Beautiful design creates better learning. We don’t just sell products. We shape futures. About the Role Your Core Focus You’ll own the full finance function, building scalable systems, managing cash flow, driving profitability, and leading financial strategy to support Hadley Designs’ next era of growth. What You’ll Do - Deliver accurate, audit-ready financials by the 20th of each month with full account reconciliation and zero material errors - Build and maintain a 12-month rolling cash forecast, updated weekly, ensuring perfect liquidity and visibility - Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process across all departments with ≤10% variance between forecast and actual results - Develop automated systems and workflows that reduce manual reporting time by at least 25% within your first year - Partner with leadership to implement initiatives that increase profitability and improve EBITDA by 2 percentage points in your first 12 months - Create and document SOPs for close, forecasting, cash flow, and reporting processes - Implement new systems for expense management, travel, and purchasing by Month 6 - Produce insightful financial dashboards and KPIs that drive better decision-making - Partner cross-functionally with Product, Sales, and Operations to align growth, cash flow, and inventory planning - Evaluate technology solutions (ERP, reporting tools) that prepare the company for scale How Success Is Measured - 100% of monthly financials delivered on time and error-free - 0 overdrafts, late fees, or missed payments - ≤10% variance between forecasted and actual EBITDA - 12-month rolling cash forecast maintained weekly - SOPs for all finance processes documented within 3 months - System improvements reducing manual work by 25% in Year 1 - Trailing-12-month EBITDA margin up 2 points within first year Who You Are You’re a strategic, detail-oriented leader who thrives on clarity, accuracy, and impact. You know how to scale systems, guide teams through growth, and communicate financial insight in plain English. You’re not just reporting numbers, you’re building the foundation for smart, sustainable expansion.

Ready to lead the financial future of a brand with heart and purpose? At Hadley Designs, we believe every product should fill homes with beauty, learning, and inspiration. We design screen-free learning tools that help children fall in love with learning and help parents feel proud of how they nurture that growth. As our Finance Director, you’ll be the architect of scalable systems that fuel that mission. You’ll bring precision, foresight, and strategic clarity to every financial decision, guiding the company’s growth toward $100M and beyond with confidence and discipline. You won’t just manage numbers. You’ll empower a purpose-driven team to think bigger, move faster, and build a lasting legacy. About Hadley Designs Hadley Designs is a family-founded brand redefining early education through creativity, beauty, and connection. We design screen-free learning tools that spark curiosity and confidence in children while giving parents peace of mind. We believe learning should be fun and engaging. Beautiful design creates better learning. We don’t just sell products. We shape futures. About the Role Your Core Focus You’ll own the full finance function, building scalable systems, managing cash flow, driving profitability, and leading financial strategy to support Hadley Designs’ next era of growth. What You’ll Do - Deliver accurate, audit-ready financials by the 20th of each month with full account reconciliation and zero material errors - Build and maintain a 12-month rolling cash forecast, updated weekly, ensuring perfect liquidity and visibility - Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process across all departments with ≤10% variance between forecast and actual results - Develop automated systems and workflows that reduce manual reporting time by at least 25% within your first year - Partner with leadership to implement initiatives that increase profitability and improve EBITDA by 2 percentage points in your first 12 months - Create and document SOPs for close, forecasting, cash flow, and reporting processes - Implement new systems for expense management, travel, and purchasing by Month 6 - Produce insightful financial dashboards and KPIs that drive better decision-making - Partner cross-functionally with Product, Sales, and Operations to align growth, cash flow, and inventory planning - Evaluate technology solutions (ERP, reporting tools) that prepare the company for scale How Success Is Measured - 100% of monthly financials delivered on time and error-free - 0 overdrafts, late fees, or missed payments - ≤10% variance between forecasted and actual EBITDA - 12-month rolling cash forecast maintained weekly - SOPs for all finance processes documented within 3 months - System improvements reducing manual work by 25% in Year 1 - Trailing-12-month EBITDA margin up 2 points within first year Who You Are You’re a strategic, detail-oriented leader who thrives on clarity, accuracy, and impact. You know how to scale systems, guide teams through growth, and communicate financial insight in plain English. You’re not just reporting numbers, you’re building the foundation for smart, sustainable expansion.

Senior Associate — Corporate Restructuring Who We Are Founded in June 2023, Crete Professionals Alliance (Crete PA) aims to drive growth across accounting and professional service firms in the United States. Our initial venture in August 2023 involved acquiring a majority interest in the non-attest assets of a top 300 US-based national firm, positioning us alongside the top 100 US accounting firms based on cumulative revenue. With over 30 member firms, several deals under LOI, and substantial committed capital, Crete PA is poised to shortly become equivalent to a top 20 firm in terms of aggregate revenue, with ambitions to expand into a multi-country platform. Supported by ZBS Partners, a firm managing over $500 million in assets, and led by co-founders experienced in developing multi-industry platforms, Crete PA partners with local firms to enhance their independence while boosting their revenue and profitability. Our newest addition to the Crete Professionals Alliance family, Force 10 Partners is hiring! Force 10 Partners is a financial advisory firm based in Irvine, California, focused on a number of service offerings including, but not limited to complex corporate restructuring, litigation support, valuation, and forensic financial analysis. They are frequently retained to provide other services such as interim management, serve as a fiduciary, and provide expert witness reports, and are well-known for rigor, independence, and credibility. The Role We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our restructuring and litigation support practice. This is a highly analytical, execution-focused role that supports senior professionals in complex financial analyses, modeling, and case support across distressed and contentious situations. Senior Associates work closely with Directors and Partners and are expected to develop strong technical skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail. Key Responsibilities - Analyze historical financial statements, cash flows, liquidity, and capital structures - Assist in building and maintaining financial models, including forecasts, liquidity analyses, valuation models, and damages-related computations - Prepare analyses assessing operating performance, trends, and key drivers impacting liquidity, valuation, and recoveries - Support out-of-court workouts, debt restructurings, and Chapter 11 cases - Perform financial due diligence and investigative analysis using incomplete, unorganized, or imperfect data - Assist with litigation support engagements, including expert analysis and report preparation - Help synthesize financial findings into clear, well-supported analyses and presentations - Manage assigned workstreams and deadlines under supervision - Support special projects and firm initiatives as needed Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree required; coursework in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field preferred - CPA candidacy or MBA a plus - 2–4 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, accounting, restructuring, valuation, investment banking, consulting, or litigation support Skills & Capabilities - Strong quantitative and analytical skills with high attention to detail - Solid foundation in financial statement analysis and financial modeling - Proficiency in MS Excel; PowerPoint experience required - Familiarity with Capital IQ or similar financial data platforms preferred - Strong problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity - Clear written and verbal communication skills - Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines - Team-oriented with a strong work ethic and professionalism Compensation - Base salary range: $120,000 – $140,000 - Performance-based bonus Additional Information - Local candidates preferred; remote arrangements considered for highly self-sufficient candidates - No relocation assistance provided - Firm culture is a priority—Force 10 values professionalism, accountability, intellectual rigor, and low-ego collaboration In addition to a rewarding career, we provide a robust benefits package, including: - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental) - Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance - Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options - Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions - Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. Apply today to be part of a company that values its people and their contributions! Ready to elevate your career in an environment where your impact matters? Apply today. Crete Professionals Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state of federal law. #LI-BP1

• Partner with GTM Leaders to Drive Growth • Act as a trusted finance partner to Sales and Marketing leadership, supporting both day-to-day decision-making and long-term strategy • Lead annual and quarterly planning for Sales and Marketing, including revenue, metrics, headcount, expense budgets, and investment prioritization • Build and maintain sales capacity and productivity models to inform hiring pace, ramp expectations, and performance targets • Partner with Marketing to evaluate channel and program investments, helping ensure spend aligns with pipeline and revenue outcomes • Support pricing, deal evaluation, and other analyses that inform GTM strategy and investment decisions • Own and Elevate GTM Forecasting & Reporting • Strengthen forecasting rigor and improve how the company understands GTM performance • Improve and maintain ARR and revenue forecasting models, incorporating sales capacity, productivity, and other key drivers of revenue growth • Build clear reporting on pipeline health, conversion, sales productivity, and other key SaaS metrics • Partner closely with RevOps, BizOps, and Data Science to ensure GTM metrics and reporting support accurate forecasting and decision-making • Analyze GTM performance trends to identify key drivers and surface actionable insights for Sales, Marketing, and company leadership • Help Build a Scalable FP&A Foundation • Support company-wide budgeting, monthly reporting, and variance analysis • Contribute to board materials and company planning processes • Improve financial models, reporting frameworks, and planning tools as the business scales • Help define how FP&A partners cross-functionally across the organization