Role – Finance Director
Hybrid, in-office 2 days Tues/Thurs
MUST HAVE ADVERTISING BACKGROUND TO BE CONSIDERED
Job Description:
Reporting into the Managing Partner, you will oversee all aspects of our financial operations. Ensuring financial integrity and adherence is employed throughout the agency, managing smooth and efficient financial practice.
The Finance Director will have overall control and responsibility for all financial aspects of company strategy and delivery. They will be expected to analyze figures and implement recommendations based on these findings, with the most profitable outcomes. Naturally proactive, the Finance Director will have excellent communication skills with all levels of staff, often working with different teams to help them plan and manage their own costs and budgets.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepares financial reports for both internal and external purposes, and resolves diverse accounting and finance issues
• Monitors and reports potential financial issues and risks while providing solid solutions when issues surface
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of accounting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), applicable regulations, and senior financial policies and procedures
• Complete financial reporting, analysis, journals and reconciliation
FINANCE DIRECTOR
• Form a close working relationship with the Managing Partner and Senior team across the agency - giving them timely, consistent and useful information
• Ensure that company financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth
• Monitor and maintain the agency cashflow, taking ultimate responsibility for the company cash management
• Preparation of the company’s management and year-end accounts to ensure that these are presented accurately and on time
• Produce accurate forecasts and monitor results against forecast throughout the year
• Develop external relationships with accountants, bankers & statutory bodies
• Oversee sales invoicing and accounts payable
• Lead relationship with payroll providers, process payroll, benefits and 401k
• Prepare annual accounts for external accountants, tax advisors and Board
• Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met
• Undertake first review of client and supplier commercial contracts
• Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including customers and advisors
• Lead discussions with clients on rates and payment terms
• Develop, improve, and maintain financial modelling to improve efficiency for cash reporting, budget, and forecast
• Mentor and develop the Finance Associate in their role
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS…
• 15 plus years of finance experience
• 5 plus years experience of a leadership role in SME Marketing/Activation Agency
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent with both Mac and Microsoft software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience using Xero accounting software is desirable
• Intermediate Excel skill level
OTHER THINGS…
• Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision-making
• Able to manage today but also conduct effective scenario planning for the future
• Energetic, highly motivated, with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation
• Comfortable with responsibility
• High level of integrity and openness combined with a commitment to good governance of business growth and success
• A glass half full personality - a positive attitude is key to the company ethos
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Added - 04/02/24
35565 | Finance Director
Accounting/Finance
Chicago, Illinois | Direct Hire