CFO Finance & Accounting

Our client, a full-service advertising agency with offices in Richmond, VA, is looking to add an experienced Director of Finance to their team. This is a hybrid opportunity for a strategic, hands-on finance leader who will oversee the agency's financial operations and partner with executive leadership to drive sustainable growth, profitability, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in financial planning, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and project-based accounting within an advertising, marketing, or professional services environment.

Lead the agency's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial strategy

Develop financial models and business analyses to support agency growth initiatives

Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to executive leadership

Monitor key financial metrics including revenue, profitability, utilization, overhead, operating margins, and cash flow

Recommend strategies to improve financial performance and operational efficiency

Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, revenue recognition, client billing, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close

Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and coordinate annual audits and tax filings

Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and insurance providers

Maintain accurate bookkeeping, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial records

Oversee client billing, monitor accounts receivable aging, support collections, and partner with Account Management to resolve billing issues

Review employee expense reports, reconcile corporate credit card transactions, and ensure compliance with company policies

Develop financial dashboards and KPIs to support executive decision-making

Manage agency cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, and financial risk management

Lead and mentor the finance team while establishing best practices, improving financial processes, and driving automation initiatives

Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, agency policies, and procurement registrations, including SAM.Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred

8-12 years of progressive finance experience, including leadership responsibilities

Strong understanding of project-based accounting and agency financial operations

Experience with financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, strategic analysis, and cash flow management

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with financial reporting systems

Experience with ERP, accounting, or agency management software such as Workamajig and Advantage

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