***This job is currently closed as of 11/01/2025***

Job details:

Job Type: Full-time, fully remote, flexible hours
Base Compensation: $115K-130K per year, fully paid healthcare benefits. 

About the Role:

The Finance Director will oversee the financial operations of Dual Wield Studio, LLC and ensure that all financial activities comply with the relevant regulations and policies domestically and internationally. They will also manage the accounting team and ensure the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and other financial reports. The Finance Director will also be responsible for royalty management, online storefronts, royalty generation, international contracts, and tax agreements.

Additional Information for Finance Director:

We're growing and we need your help to grow further. 

We're looking for someone established within the retail or finance/accounting world to join our team and help us ensure that our artists, creators, partners, clients and the company's financial health are given the highest of priorities.

The right person for this position has been in the accounting industry for a while – they're familiar with royalty agreements (ideally within merchandising) and the general scale and scope of international deals, internal budgetary requirements, and manufacturing production run budgets. They've got industry partners and contacts they can leverage to gain new business.  

They also understand the difficulty of this position may come from potential external partners with resistance to change, to doing things differently than how they have always been done. 

• We have a variety of partners (artists, small creators) who all have different terms for their deals. 
• We have a variety of employees in various states, which means we need to be compliant in those states with regard to payroll and taxes. 
• We operate globally: having someone who can research and implement processes based on our available resources is important. 
• We're looking for someone who can parse all of the financial data and information and then communicate this to the team on a requested basis, as well as monthly touch bases. Employees understanding the financial health of the business and why business decisions are made is an important aspect.
• When conventions are a safe event we can attend, there will be expectations around projections for the convention sales based on financial data, structuring packing lists based on this data, and ensuring that all money is accounted for based on sales reporting from tradeshows. 

With all of this information in mind, we want you to be thinking about all of this when it comes time for an interview. A fundamental understanding of: licensing, artist alley, fandom creators and fandom in general, as well as strong ties to the game dev community and genuinely caring about the work you do and how it helps others, are required for this position. 

Dual Wield Studio does not support AI-generated art/work. Any applicants must be aware that we expect all art/work to be original efforts created by the applicant.

Finance Director Primary Job Functions:

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of Dual Wield Studio, LLC and ensure that all financial transactions are accurately recorded in the accounting system.
• Long-term planning within departments, assisting them in creating quarterly, yearly and by-project budgets.
• Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and other financial reports to the management team.
• Manage the accounting team and provide guidance, coaching, and support to ensure that all financial activities are conducted efficiently and effectively.
• Manage royalty payments, generation, and reporting, on a quarterly basis including but not limited to South Korea, LATAM, United Kingdom, United States, and EMEA.
• Manage online storefronts, international contracts, tax agreements, and ensure compliance with the relevant regulations and policies.
• Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations while working with existing fiduciaries.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in accounting and financial management.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Experience managing a team of accountants and financial professionals.
• Experience with royalty management, online storefronts, royalty generation, international contracts, and tax agreements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice To Have:

• A history of participation in fandom accounting. Star Trek Zine accounting, convention accounting, event accounting, etc are all relevant.
• Quickbooks and Discord experience are a plus!
• Experience conducting business internationally and knowledge of international financial regulations and practices with familiarity in South Korea, LATAM, APAC.
• Bilingual, English and any of the following: Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, or Chinese.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times, but not often. 
• Travel may be requested but Dual Wield Studio does not have any plans to do in-person events (or have an in-person office) while the pandemic is in effect. 
  

Compensation and Benefits:

States we can hire remotely from:
California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.

At Dual Wield Studio, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable. If you are interested in this position but discover that your past experience doesn't precisely match all the required qualifications, yet you observe significant overlaps with your accomplishments, we warmly encourage you to apply. Your ideal role might be closer than you think!

Health Insurance: We offer a robust health insurance plan that covers medical, dental, and vision expenses for you and your eligible dependents. 

401(k) Plan: You will have the opportunity to contribute to a 401(k) retirement savings plan, with a company matching program to help you build financial security for your future.

Profit Sharing Program: We believe in recognizing and rewarding the hard work and dedication of our employees. As part of our commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, we offer a comprehensive profit sharing plan that allows you to share in the company's success. 

Bonuses: Two yearly bonuses are paid out to the entire team based on profits earned. 

Vacation and Personal Time: We understand the importance of work-life balance. You will be entitled to paid vacation, sick time, and a number of time off programs for various life events. 

Holidays: We observe a comprehensive list of paid holidays to allow you to spend quality time with your loved ones and celebrate special occasions. 

Flexible Work Arrangements: We offer flexible work arrangements, including options for remote work and flexible hours, to accommodate personal and family needs.

Dual Wield Studio LLC is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment  without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation,  gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Dual Wield Studio LLC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and  reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its  services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact management.

This is a fully remote position.

About Dual Wield Studio

Our Mission:

We believe in the transformative power of fandom and the passion of fans as a creative force to create high-quality merchandise.

Our Values:

• Compassion above all else
  • Respect the time, well-being, expertise, and limits of our team and the folks we work with.
• Direct but not unkind
  • Approach with good intent extended to all involved and feel empowered to speak up. 
• Act in service of fandom
  • Look to fandom wants and needs for guidance; champion equitable inclusion and stay true to what we identify with and understand as fans ourselves.
• Prioritize sustainability
  • Make treasure, not trash. Seek sustainability in process, compensation, materials, methods, testing, partnerships, and beyond.
• Solutions-oriented while striving for excellence
  • Consider each challenge with the aim to act while striving for your best to set yourself and others up for ongoing success.