Associate Director, Finance - Remote

Overview

We're looking for an Associate Director, Finance to serve as a key strategic and operational finance leader within the agency. This role goes beyond the books. You'll own day-to-day accounting while partnering directly with agency leadership on financial planning, forecasting, and the tools and infrastructure that drive smart decision-making. You're equally at home in the details of a general ledger as you are presenting a P&L to the executive team.

In Short

• Own the agency's general ledger(s) and ensure the integrity of all financial records.
• Manage accounts payable across all agency vendors and accounts receivable/billing schedules.
• Lead the end-of-month close process with accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee reconciliation of all bank and corporate credit card accounts.
• Assist with audits by external and statutory auditors.
• Develop and manage forecast reports for operating expenses and revenue.
• Collaborate closely with Resource Management to ensure scopes of work and project staffing are built with profitability and budget integrity in mind.
• Support the SVP, Finance in serving as a strategic finance partner to Talent and Resource Management.
• Continuously evaluate and improve finance tools, reporting systems, and internal policies.
• Own client revenue accounting across the full billing lifecycle.

Requirements

• BS in Finance or Accounting, CPA is a plus.
• 7-9+ years of experience in Accounting & Finance.
• Advertising / Media agency experience is a must.
• Understanding and application of GAAP Accounting practices.
• Excellent skills within both Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Must have experience working with tools like NetSuite.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or Google Slides.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working autonomously, and self-managing workload/priorities.
• Able to anticipate and flag problematic areas of concern and offer proactive solutions.

Benefits

• 100% employer contribution for health (base plan), vision, and dental.
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match.
• Flexible Paid Time Off.
• Company Paid Holidays + Week-Long Winter Agency Closure.
• Support for continued education.
• WeWork Membership.
• Health and Wellness Program.
• Positive Impact and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committees.