Seasoned Recruitment Looking for Executive Vice President of Finance & Corporate Development at Austin, TX Full Time

As the Executive Vice President of Finance & Corporate Development, you will hold a pivotal role in driving the financial strategy and corporate development initiatives of our organization. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be responsible for overseeing key areas such as Forecasting, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Production Finance, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives and operational excellence. Your leadership will be instrumental in guiding the financial decision-making process and optimizing the company’s financial performance.

Day to Day:

• Manage all facets of accounting and finance functions, including general ledger, financial reporting, budgeting, financial modeling and analysis, accounts payable, accounts receivable, production accounting, and payroll, in collaboration with the outsourced accounting team and CFO
• Collaborate with the CFO, accounting team, and external audit firm to ensure accurate accounting practices, particularly on technical accounting matters
• Evaluate financing activities (equity and debt) in alignment with ongoing operations and explore inorganic growth opportunities (e.g., build vs buy) in partnership with the CEO
• Work alongside the CEO and founder to handle investor relations effectively
• Maintain and enhance the financial forecasting model, analyzing detailed operating projections and monitoring departmental results
• Lead all annual budget planning activities, including departmental budgets and ultimates
• Assist the CEO in achieving company and departmental objectives by preparing ad hoc reports, analyses, and setting annual OKRs
• Provide leadership, training, development, and evaluation of staff to foster high employee commitment and competence
• Monitor performance against company growth objectives, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions to ensure alignment with revenue and profit goals
• Support tax planning and compliance matters, including federal, state, local, payroll, property, and other applicable tax filings
• Develop and maintain robust accounting processes and internal controls

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of financial management experience, with advanced knowledge of media, entertainment, and/or production accounting preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and willingness to actively engage in all aspects of the work
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP accounting principles
• Experience in raising equity or debt is preferred, along with managing investor relations
• Proficiency in financial reporting, forecasting, and modeling
• Exceptional project management skills, including multitasking, prioritization, and adaptability in dynamic environments
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering results
• Strong leadership qualities and business acumen
• Excellent technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Commitment to impeccable personal and business ethics

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)