Vice President of Finance and Accounting

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 and delivering innovative solutions.

What They Offer You

• Work 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 partnerships
• A 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., QuickBooks, Hubspot, ADP) and advanced Excel/Google Sheets