Director of Finance

Job Overview The Finance Director is a key partner to the Senior Director, Finance, overseeing accurate and effective daily operations across accounting, financial analysis, financial planning, and budget management. This role also ensures the seamless integration of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions and supports local HR operations in partnership with the Senior Director, Finance. ### ### Job Responsibilities - Monitor and analyze revenue and expense variances for company and corporate reporting. - Assist in the preparation of annual operating budgets, monthly forecasts, account reconciliations and other financial reports. - Responsible for month close duties for assigned business units. - Create reports and analyze financial and operational data to find insights, efficiencies and/or improvement opportunities with the business. - Assist with year-end audit process. - Prepare monthly closing reports and documentation. - Complete ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed. - Evaluate processes and formulate plans for improvement focused on accuracy and efficiency. - Manage assigned team member to ensure upward progression of knowledge and responsibilities and cross-training of duties. - Responsible for both accuracy of financial statements and integrity of financial processes. - Assist with consolidation and analysis of financial reports from all 2060 markets - Serve as strategic advisor to Senior Director, Finance. - Complete day-to-day HR related tasks for assigned business units. - Partner on the evolution and implementation of the culture strategy for assigned business units. - Lead assigned HR related projects as assigned. - Complete other duties as assigned. ### ### Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or a related field preferred. - 8+ years of finance experience in a service-based organization, including 3-4 years in a senior finance role directly supervising finance staff. - 5+ years of experience managing month-end close processes, with a comprehensive accounting and finance background spanning the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting. - Prior HR experience a plus. - Demonstrated ability to take initiative, manage projects from start to finish while meeting deadlines; strong leadership and decision-making abilities; solid project orientation and the ability to manage multiple priorities. - Experience productively working with several different departments and providing information and resources to fit their needs. - High degree of initiative with strong leadership and decision-making abilities; work with a strong sense of integrity. - Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections. - Sound understanding of GAAP. - Strong experience with Microsoft Office 365. Highly proficient in Excel. - NetSuite and ADP experience is a significant plus. - Experience in an advertising or marketing agency is preferred. Media experience a plus.