Director of Finance

Agency Overview:
Powered by intuition, connection and vision, Crown + Conquer has established itself as an
industry leader by working with some of the biggest and most innovative brands in the world.
C+C lives at the cross section of where operations, brand partnerships and events naturally
meet. We challenge those brands to be an interaction with culture by ultimately creating
MOMENTS OF TRUTH that comes to life across a unique alchemy of experiences, campaigns
and partnerships. With our team's diverse perspectives and individual authenticity, we create the
perfect blend of minds, people, energy and environment to communicate and celebrate TRUTH.
Job Overview:
The Director of Finance is a senior leader within the Crown + Conquer holding company
(HoldCo), responsible for stewarding the financial health, operational stability, and long‐term
scalability of the organization and its subsidiary businesses. This role blends hands‐on financial
leadership with strategic oversight. Its intended to build systems, standards, and discipline that
enable creative excellence, sustainable growth, and informed decision‐making across the
enterprise.
Sitting at the HoldCo level, the Director of Finance partners closely with the Chief Operating
Officer (COO), Founder, and executive leaders across subsidiaries to ensure financial strategy,
reporting, and controls are consistent, transparent, and aligned to the company’s evolving
operating model. The role flexes between high‐level planning and day‐to‐day execution, with a
clear mandate to strengthen financial infrastructure as the business continues to scale.
The position is based in Los Angeles (hybrid) and reports directly to the COO.
Job Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership
● Own and oversee financial operations across multiple legal entities within the holding
company structure.
● Establish and maintain shared financial standards, policies, and controls that support
consistency and accountability across subsidiaries.
● Serve as a strategic finance partner to HoldCo leadership and its associated
subsidiaries, translating business vision and operating priorities into clear financial
frameworks.
● Support executive‐level decision‐making through forward‐looking analysis, scenario
planning, and performance insights.
Financial Operations
● Oversee agency and HoldCo budgeting, forecasting, and cash‐flow management.
● Manage core accounting systems and workflows (e.g., QuickBooks, Bill.com, payroll,
expense management, credit cards, AP/AR).
● Monitor accounts receivable, collections, and bad debt exposure.
● Ensure accurate, timely monthly closes and financial reconciliations.
● Lead payroll administration and continuously improve efficiency and accuracy of
accounting processes.
Strategic Planning
● Lead the financial component of the annual planning process across HoldCo and
subsidiary companies, including revenue targets, margin goals, staffing plans, and
overhead allocations.
● Design and enforce internal controls, financial policies, and approval processes that
protect assets and mitigate risk.
● Maximize return on cash and financial assets while maintaining appropriate liquidity for
operations and growth.
● Partner with department leads to ensure scopes of work, staffing models, and pricing
structures align with margin and profitability goals.
Financial Reporting
● Prepare and present financial reporting for executive leadership, board meetings, and
investors.
● Develop dashboards and reporting tools that track KPIs, benchmarks, and trends across
the business.
● Produce ad‐hoc and deep‐dive analyses on revenue performance, cost structure,
utilization, and profitability.
● Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non‐finance leaders.
Compliance, Audit & Governance
● Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations and reporting
requirements.
● Manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, banks, and financial partners.
● Lead audit preparation, including workpapers and supporting documentation.
● Stay ahead of regulatory changes and proactively advise leadership on implications and
required actions.
Cross‐Functional Leadership
● Build, manage, and mentor finance and accounting resources (internal and external).
● Collaborate closely with creative, experiential, operations, and growth leaders to support
a financially sound, creatively ambitious business.
● Bring operational rigor to fast‐moving, creative environments while maintaining a
solutions‐oriented, collaborative approach.
Qualifications + Requirements:
● Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA required
● Minimum of 8+ years of experience in accounting/finance
● Strongly preferred experience at a Big 4 or other reputable accounting firm
● Prior experience as a Controller or Finance lead of an advertising, marketing or media
agency a plus
● Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas
● Experience with financial reporting requirements and preparing Board/investor
presentations
● Proven track record of developing and managing financial processes and standards
● Keen ability to track budgeted expenses and analyze variances
● Exceptional knowledge of accounting, finance, budgeting, cost control principles, and
GAAP
● Experience in managing payroll, with focus on streamlining accounting processes
● Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting
● Ability to work well with senior executives as well as lead other team members
Benefits:
● 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
● 401(k), flexible spending account, wellness stipend, and creative stipend
● Hybrid work schedule
● Discretionary PTO, sick leave, and paid parental leave