Vice President of Finance and Accounting

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING Privately held company with a strong presence in retail and consumer engagement

Partners with nationally recognized brands across diverse industries

Agile, collaborative team known for bringing big ideas to life

Fast-moving, cross-functional team known for delivering innovative solutions WHAT THEY OFFER YOUWork that intersects culture, consumer behavior, and brand strategy

Entrepreneurial team environment with strong creative and strategic backing

Commitment to measurable outcomes and long-term client partnershipsA chance to shape programs that influence how people shop, connect, and experience brands

Location:

On-site 5 days a week in University Area
   RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as a core member of the leadership team to lead development of the company's financial strategy and long-term planning

Lead all core financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and monthly and quarterly reporting

Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and vendor payments to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and financial discipline

Establish and maintain financial controls, policies, and procedures that support operational efficiency and protect profitability

Lead the month-end close process, transitioning ownership from external accounting partners to an efficient, accurate, and scalable in-house finance function

Partner with executive leadership to evaluate business performance and support decision-making across pricing, staffing, growth initiatives, client strategy and corporate transactions

Prepare and present financial updates to leadership and board-level stakeholders

Develop financial insights into client, project, and service line profitability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities

Build and maintain financial models and scenario analyses to support planning, hiring, and growth initiatives

Provide financial input on contracts, partnerships, and new business opportunities to support informed decision-making

Deliver actionable insights into margin drivers, cost structure, and utilization to improve overall business performance

Partner cross-functionally with account and production teams to align financial plans with operational execution

Strengthen visibility into the full revenue lifecycle—from project scoping and budgeting to invoicing and margin realization

Lead the financial planning process, including annual budgets and rolling forecasts

Develop clear and consistent reporting that enables leadership to track performance against goals

Evaluate and enhance financial systems, tools, and reporting infrastructure to support a growing organization

Implement more efficient processes and workflows to improve accuracy, scalability, and visibility

Bring structure and financial rigor to a fast-paced, project-based operating environment BACKGROUND THAT FITS:10+ years of finance or accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role Experience in agency, project-based, or services environments strongly preferred

Strong understanding of project-based financial management, including client profitability, WIP accounting, and revenue recognition

Demonstrated ability to operate as a hands-on leader in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Proven ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights and recommendations

Experience building or improving financial processes, reporting, and systems

Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across functions

Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., Quick Books, Hubspot, ADP) and advanced Excel/Google Sheets Reference: 70038