Director of Finance, Accounting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the accounting operations for a prominent B2B performance marketing agency.

• Report directly to the Head of Finance.

• Manage the financial close, reporting, controls, and treasury operations, along with FP&A responsibilities.

• Lead and develop the Controller while supervising the IT Department.

• Enhance the labor model, optimize staffing and billable utilization, and implement disciplined cost management.

• Collaborate with department heads to improve budgets and pinpoint areas of under-performance.

• Model the impact of growth investments on EBITDA and refine capital allocation strategies.

• Enhance tax planning processes.

• Increase visibility into capital investments, outcomes, and timelines.

• Create a high-performance financial operating system for enhanced visibility, margin discipline, and scalability.

• Prepare the organization for investment readiness in anticipation of a potential market event within 36 months.

• Ensure the team is accountable for a timely, GAAP-compliant five-day financial close.

• Generate financial reports and department P&Ls.

• Develop and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and segregation of duties.

• Maintain cash at secure levels while facilitating ongoing growth.

• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable processes and escalate overdue receivables as necessary.

• Manage revenue recognition for both retainer and project-based client contracts.

• Prepare FP&A reports that support gross margin and EBITDA targets.

• Cultivate banking relationships and manage a 13-week cash-flow forecast.

• Enhance systems and automate reporting processes.

• Strive for achieving 65% gross margin and 35% adjusted EBITDA targets.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA designation is a plus.

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles.

• A minimum of 5 years in a leadership role within performance marketing agencies.

• Experience in a digital agency or similar services-related industry is advantageous.

• Strong understanding of financial regulations, accounting principles, and financial management systems.

• Proven track record of holding business units accountable to budgets and performance goals.

• Solid knowledge and experience with tax regulations and compliance.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Must currently reside in the United States.

• Must be eligible to work in the US now and in the future without requiring sponsorship.

• Experience in managing the month-end close process from beginning to end.

• Experience in managing or leading a finance or accounting team.

• Experience in overseeing financial performance across multiple departments, business units, or service lines.

• Experience in developing and managing company budgets and financial forecasts.

• Experience in cash flow forecasting, treasury management, and banking relationships.

• Experience in overseeing accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, and working capital management.

• Experience in establishing or maintaining accounting controls, GAAP compliance, and revenue recognition policies.

• Experience with FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.

• Active CPA license is required as part of the application process.

• Experience working for a service-based business such as an agency, consulting firm, SaaS, or professional services organization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your family.

• 100% employer-paid plan for you and a 50% employer contribution for dependents (US, CAD, MX).

• Access to certified therapists through Spring Health.

• Headspace membership.

• Physical therapy services through Omada.

• Thousands of Aaptiv virtual workouts available.

• Complimentary One Medical membership for primary and virtual care.

• Unlimited PTO with a minimum of 2 weeks off.

• Paid company holidays.

• Birthday off.

• End of Year Recharge, with the office closed from December 24–January 1.

• Paid parental leave.

• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 3% company match.

• Annual bonuses based on tenure, with scaling amounts over time.

• Annual company-wide retreat.

• Remote work opportunity from a home office.

• Laptop computer, either PC or Mac, provided.