Finance Director (Full-Time / Los Angeles, CA) ROSEWOOD is looking for a Finance Director who will provide financial expertise in a fast-paced creative environment.
This role will work closely with the Managing Partner, General Manager, and Business Leads, leading day-to-day financial operations, building and maintaining financial forecasting models, and overseeing agency growth strategies.
The candidate must have creative agency experience, including knowledge of agency compensation models, including retainer, project, and production engagements.
Responsibilities: * Develop annual operating budgets and maintain accurate monthly/quarterly forecasts.* Lead end-to-end P&L management, including month end closing and variance analysis, cash-flow projections, and monthly alignment of costs and revenue recognition based on active creative and production projects.* Provide Senior Management with a monthly financial package describing results to date, forward projections compared to budget and trend analysis.* Identify and communicate areas of concern and suggested improvements across a range of priorities, including client profitability, utilization, revenue risk, staffing plans, etc.* Provide analysis and counsel on client engagements and contracts, including pricing strategy and negotiations.* Develop analysis/tools to track business growth for the agency to better understand key profitability drivers.* Drive innovative solutions for internal controls, financial reporting processes, and scaling business operations.* Collaborate with internal staff and external support to quality control finance/operations processes, including employee expenses, policy development, client invoicing and reconciliation, QBO oversight/management, etc.* Work with Operations department to oversee payroll & analysis, including implementation of employee bonuses and incremental comp structures.
Requirements Qualifications: * 8-12+ experience in an operational finance environment* Prior experience with a creative or media agency is required* Thorough understanding and in-depth knowledge of the US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)* Experience with financial analysis and financial modeling* Strong analytical skills to create and innovate analysis model and forecasting model* Highly proficient in Excel* Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization* Discretion, confidentiality, versatility, and reliability are critical Benefits * Paid Vacation* Sick Time* Paid Holidays* Medical, Dental, Vision* Company matching 401K* Cell phone and Wellness Reimbursements * This organization participates in e-Verify.