Oversee key accounting operations, manage month-end close processes, lead a small team, ensure billing accuracy, and maintain vendor relationships.
The Role
Wpromote is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Accounting (Contract) to provide leadership and continuity during a maternity leave. This is a hands-on, high-impact role responsible for overseeing key accounting operations across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable in a fast-paced advertising agency environment.
This leader will step in immediately to manage critical month-end close activities, oversee a small but mighty team, ensure accuracy across media and pass-through billing, and act as a steady escalation point for internal stakeholders and external vendors. The ideal candidate brings deep agency accounting experience, fluency in NetSuite and Mediaocean, and the confidence to operate independently while partnering closely with senior leadership.
This role will report directly to the SVP, Controller and is expected to run 6–9 months to start, with potential extension up to 12 months based on business needs. This role will be 40 hours per week with up to 10 hours of OT a week during month-end close.
At Wpromote, we believe that great work is only possible with great people. Our goal is to build a better, more inclusive work environment and support our people at every stage of their careers by prioritizing a strong work-life balance through our policies and benefits listed below. As a Best Place to Work according to both Ad Age and Glassdoor and Adweek’s Fastest Growing Digital Agency, we are moving fast to expand our teams and bring new experts into the fold to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in marketing.
We offer:
-Remote-first culture
-Unlimited PTO
-Extended Holiday break (Winter)
-Flexible schedules
-100% paid parental leave
-401(k) matching
-Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pet Insurance
-Sponsored life insurance
-Short Term Disability insurance and additional voluntary insurance
-Annual Class Pass credits and more!
The hourly rate for this role will be up to $100/hr, based on consideration of a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, education and certifications, competitive benchmarks, scope of responsibility, market dynamics, geographic location, and respective state’s salary threshold for exempt employees. At Wpromote, pay ranges are subject to change and are based on specific market medians for similar jobs according to third-party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary due to skills, experience, and available budget.
**We have office hubs in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where you can join in on learning and development opportunities, fun events, take advantage of a space to work, and collaborate in person!
***This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
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You Will Be
- Providing day-to-day leadership and oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring continuity and accuracy during the coverage period.
- Managing and supporting 3 direct reports, offering clear direction, prioritization, and escalation support.
- Owning and overseeing month-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
- Ensuring accurate pass-through billing, media accounting, and reconciliation across clients and vendors.
- Acting as the primary accounting escalation point for internal stakeholders, vendors, and media partners.
- Partnering closely with the SVP, Controller to maintain operational rigor, deadlines, and reporting standards.
- Ensuring proper use and integrity of NetSuite and Mediaocean across AP, AR, and media workflows.
- Reviewing and approving invoices, client billing, and payment runs, ensuring compliance with agency policies and contractual requirements.
- Supporting audit requests, documentation, and process questions as needed.
- Maintaining strong relationships with media vendors and resolving discrepancies efficiently and professionally.
- Identifying risks, issues, or breakdowns early and proactively recommending solutions.
- Stepping into a visible leadership role across Finance, Client Services, and Operations to ensure smooth cross-functional collaboration.
You Must Have
- 8–12+ years of accounting experience, within an advertising agency or media services environment.
- Proven experience across both AP and AR, including media and pass-through accounting.
- Hands-on expertise with NetSuite and Mediaocean
- Experience managing and developing teams, including direct oversight of junior and mid-level accounting professionals.
- Strong understanding of media billing, vendor management, reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution.
- Demonstrated experience leading or supporting month-end close in a complex, deadline-driven environment.
- Comfort operating autonomously while partnering closely with senior finance leadership.
- Ability to quickly assess processes, identify gaps, and maintain consistency during leadership transitions.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to confidently handle escalations with internal and external partners.
- Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Wpromote is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Wpromote.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.
Top Skills
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NetSuite
Wpromote El Segundo, California, USA Office
2100 East Grand Avenue, First Floor, El Segundo, CA, United States, 90245
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