Director of Finance

A growing, multi-entity organization in the creative/agency space is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial strategy, operations, and infrastructure across the business. This role partners closely with executive leadership to support scalability, improve financial processes, and drive data-informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations across multiple entities, ensuring consistency in reporting, policies, and controls.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

• Provide strategic financial insights, scenario planning, and performance analysis to executive leadership.

• Manage accounting operations including AP/AR, payroll, and month-end close processes.

• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and KPI reporting.

• Support annual planning, including revenue targets, margins, and staffing models.

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and manage audit processes.

• Partner cross-functionally with leadership to align financial strategy with business goals.

• Build and mentor finance resources while improving systems and workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• 10-15 years of progressive finance/accounting experience.

• Prior experience in a Controller or Finance leadership role.

• Experience managing multiple entities and complex financial structures.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.

• Experience preparing board/investor reporting materials.

• Background in agency, marketing, or media environments preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.