Vice President of Finance

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with executive management and private-equity sponsors to drive strategic planning, financial forecasting, and business performance improvement.
• Develop and communicate short- and long-term financial strategies aligned with company goals.
• Provide financial support for growth initiatives, M&A activity, and new product or market expansion.

Financial Planning, Analysis & Forecasting

• Lead all budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Build and maintain dynamic financial models to support scenario planning, profitability analysis, and cash flow forecasting.
• Deliver clear, data-driven insights and recommendations to drive performance and accountability across departments.

Financial Operations & Controls

• Oversee accounting, treasury, tax, audit, and compliance functions.
• Ensure robust internal controls and financial reporting processes in compliance with GAAP.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, insurance brokers, and financial advisors.
• Oversee all banking relationships, including treasury management and credit facilities.
• Review, comment on, and approve business contracts and agreement documents in coordination with internal stakeholders and legal counsel as appropriate.
• Manage insurance-related matters, including policy administration, claims management, and ensuring appropriate company coverage.
• Oversee administration and compliance of the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
• Implement scalable systems and processes to support growth and efficiency.

Capital Structure & Investor Relations

• Manage capital structure and liquidity, including relationships with equity and mezzanine lenders.
• Support board reporting, investor communications, and covenant compliance.
• Manage communications and reporting with ACG members and other financial stakeholders as required.
• Lead analysis and preparation for potential recapitalizations, exits, partnerships, and acquisitions.

Team Leadership

• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 10–15+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role preferably within a PE-backed or growth-stage company.
• Proven expertise in forecasting, FP&A, cash management, and financial operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing both equity and debt/mezzanine structures.
• Strong understanding of technology business models (recurring revenue or hardware/software hybrid preferred).
• Experience reviewing commercial contracts, managing insurance programs, and overseeing banking relationships.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
• High integrity, strategic thinker, and proactive problem solver with a bias for action.
• Experience in the Media and Entertainment market sector preferred.

Key Attributes

• An analytical and data-driven mindset with strong business acumen.
• Comfortable in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment.
• Collaborative and confident when interacting with investors and the board.
• Skilled at balancing short-term financial rigor with long-term value creation.

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Status

Full-Time, Hybrid, Exempt

Compensation Range

$150,000 - $200,000

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Parental Leave
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Supplemental insurance options
• Employee discount marketplace
• Pet Insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Discounted gym memberships