Director of Finance

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

A growing, multi-entity organization in the creative/agency space is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial strategy, operations, and infrastructure across the business. This role partners closely with executive leadership to support scalability, improve financial processes, and drive data-informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations across multiple entities, ensuring consistency in reporting, policies, and controls.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Provide strategic financial insights, scenario planning, and performance analysis to executive leadership.
• Manage accounting operations including AP/AR, payroll, and month-end close processes.
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and KPI reporting.
• Support annual planning, including revenue targets, margins, and staffing models.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and manage audit processes.
• Partner cross-functionally with leadership to align financial strategy with business goals.
• Build and mentor finance resources while improving systems and workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10-15 years of progressive finance/accounting experience.
• Prior experience in a Controller or Finance leadership role.
• Experience managing multiple entities and complex financial structures.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Experience preparing board/investor reporting materials.
• Background in agency, marketing, or media environments preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

$175,000 - $200,000 a year

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