Director of Finance

About This Role

This role involves building and leading a disciplined finance function for an independent media company, encompassing FP&A, accounting oversight, reporting, and cash management. The Director will personally handle day-to-day financial work, build a finance team, and implement scalable systems to support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and actively manage day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger, revenue recognition, A/R, A/P, and payroll
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and ensure accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls, policies, and documentation, including coordination around tax, sales/use tax, and 1099 reporting
• Lead the annual budgeting process and develop rolling forecasts across revenue, margin, headcount, and cash
• Build and maintain financial models to support decisions around new products, pricing, hiring plans, and content investments
• Develop and own dashboards and KPI reporting across subscriptions, advertising, content, and events, delivering actionable insights
• Partner with the COO and CEO on strategic planning, long-range financial modeling, and scenario analysis
• Evaluate and model new initiatives, partnerships, and growth opportunities, including ROI and payback analysis
• Own cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and banking relationships
• Build and lead a small accounting and finance team over time, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management

Requirements

• 8-12+ years of progressive experience in finance roles such as FP&A, strategic finance, or controllership
• CPA or equivalent accounting background, with a strong command of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Experience managing external audit and tax relationships
• Clear owner of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash management for a $10-100M business
• Experience in digital media, subscription, SaaS, or consumer internet businesses
• Comfort operating both strategically and hands-on
• Proven ability to build and lead lean finance teams
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities
• Experience selecting and implementing finance systems (ERP, payroll, budgeting tools)
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; trusted leader and collaborator

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of progressive experience in finance roles such as FP&A, strategic finance, or controllership

Nice to Have

• Prior experience as a director or head of finance is preferred
• Familiarity across both recurring revenue and advertising-driven models

Benefits

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