The Verity Group, L.L.C. Looking for Head of Finance at Washington, DC Full Time

Our client, a creative agency, is looking for a Head of Finance to join their team. In this role, you will oversee all accounting activities, including accounts receivable, cash receipts, collections, accounts payable, month-end accounting close, payroll, and tax and compliance matters. As an accomplished accountant, you will maintain the general ledger, prepare for the year-end audit, and deliver timely and accurate financial reports. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across the organization to improve operational efficiencies, specifically by identifying opportunities for automation or optimization that reduce the time required to conduct recurring tasks.

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the agency’s goals and objectives
• Provide financial insights and guidance to the CEO and executive team
• Oversee the financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide recommendations for improvement
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with regulatory requirements; coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements, as needed
• Provide management with easy-to-digest reports for timely, effective decision-making
• Manage cash flow and liquidity, including monitoring working capital and optimizing financial resources
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls and risk management practices
• Lead and mentor the finance and accounting team, fostering a high-performance culture
• Oversee and help design the systems architecture that governs relationships between agency accounting systems and other internal tools, including the agency CRM and project management tools
• Design and help implement new processes with an emphasis on efficiency and automation
• Oversee regulatory reporting, including tax planning and compliance
• Manage payroll processing
• Stay informed about industry trends, financial regulations, and best practices in order to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of public or private accounting experience in a general ledger environment
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience with 2 or more direct reports in an accounting environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (Required)
• CPA Certification (Strongly Preferred)
• Agency experience in a creative, experiential, or other professional services environment is a plus

Financial Management Expertise

• Strong understanding of financial management principles, practices, and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute financial strategies that drive business growth
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
• Solid knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting

Software Proficiency

• Demonstrated fluency in designing systems architecture and automations to improve efficiency
• Highly proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office products, especially in Excel and/or Google Sheets
• Proficiency in financial software and systems, particularly QuickBooks Online, Bill.com and Divvy
• Experience with complementary systems, such as Monday, Looker Studio, LiveFlow, and Zapier integrations is strongly preferred

Leadership And Communication Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality
• Demonstrated management and organizational skills, including an ability to build and lead teams
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking abilities

Other Requirements

• Successful completion of a background check

Company Description

We are a “roll up your sleeves” HR and Recruiting Consulting firm in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area supporting clients across multiple growth industries. We hit the ground running with our direct approach and dedicated goal of helping companies become more successful. Every client engagement is based on collaboration and our comprehensive understanding of your business, not just your immediate need or challenge. From there, we customize HR solutions and provide ongoing expertise, 24×7 communication, and proactive project management.

We have a deep rooted commitment to ensure any changes or improvements in your organization are impactful and effective. Our extensive, well rounded experience allows us to provide you with best practices and recommendations on your HR operations. We work strategically and are committed to providing the highest quality of professional services available.

We are a “roll up your sleeves” HR and Recruiting Consulting firm in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area supporting clients across multiple growth industries. We hit the ground running with our direct approach and dedicated goal of helping companies become more successful. Every client engagement is based on collaboration and our comprehensive understanding of your business, not just your immediate need or challenge. From there, we customize HR solutions and provide ongoing expertise, 24×7 communication, and proactive project management. We have a deep rooted commitment to ensure any changes or improvements in your organization are impactful and effective. Our extensive, well rounded experience allows us to provide you with best practices and recommendations on your HR operations. We work strategically and are committed to providing the highest quality of professional services available.