Two by Four
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Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr
Are you the Jedi Master of ledgers?
Of the countless number crunchers out there, are you the one who not only calculates, but strategizes? Do you see GAAP like Neo sees the Matrix? Then you might just be the next financial guru to lead TwoxFour’s numbers game as our
Director of Accounting/Controller .
We’re looking for someone who can make the numbers dance and keep the department human. Yes, accuracy matters (we don’t want to botch a single total), but so does culture. The wizard we hire should help keep Finance fun, because while deadlines are serious, a well-timed laugh or stress-buster is part of our bottom line too.
Job Description
Act as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, offering financial insights and recommendations to support the achievement of organizational goals.
Oversees the financial functions of the agency, ensuring the accuracy of financial records and guiding financial decision-making.
Oversees all aspects of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
Oversees the processing of all transactions, general ledger preparation, taxes (including state-to-state sales tax nexus where applicable), financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, and the support of budget and forecast activities.
Manages cash flow projections, account billing and receivables.
Mitigates financial risks and provides insight on financial implications of change.
Manages finance team meetings on financial metrics.
Reviews and analyzes key financial metrics, including profitability drivers.
Explains and translates financial reports to agency team members.
Oversee the client billing process, ensuring accurate and timely invoices are issued.
Leads cash-flow management and projections.
Prepares and audits monthly reconciliation and accruals.
WIP Analysis on a monthly basis.
Ensures an accurate and timely week, month, quarterly, and year-end close.
Proactively identifies opportunities to streamline the financial processes and improve efficiency within the finance department.
Oversees management of vendor contracts, vendor payments and relationships.
Within the Finance Team, ensures that effective delegation, training, guidance, and feedback is happening and that all team members’ work meets agency and client performance standards.
Qualifications
7+ years of work-related experience in corporate finance or accounting. Preferably within the advertising industry but this is not a requirement.
Company utilizes C&P (Clients and Profits) for its accounting system, so experience with C&P is a plus but not a requirement.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA certification is a plus.
HIGH proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with diverse groups agency-wide.
Team-player.
In-depth understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Ability to work with multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
Accountability
Reports directly to the President and Board CFO with indirect reporting to several members of the Executive Management team including the CEO, Board CEO and COO.
THIS IS A PREDOMINATELY A “WORK FROM THE OFFICE” JOB. While we currently offer “Work from Home Wednesdays”, this job requires that you work in our Chicago office Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Benefits include: health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, commuter benefits, Simple IRA, paid time off, paid parental leave and STD/LTD insurance.
Direct applicants only. No agency solicitations of any kind.
Seniority level
Seniority level Director
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Advertising Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Two by Four by 2x
Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
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Are you the Jedi Master of ledgers?
Of the countless number crunchers out there, are you the one who not only calculates, but strategizes? Do you see GAAP like Neo sees the Matrix? Then you might just be the next financial guru to lead TwoxFour’s numbers game as our
Director of Accounting/Controller .
We’re looking for someone who can make the numbers dance and keep the department human. Yes, accuracy matters (we don’t want to botch a single total), but so does culture. The wizard we hire should help keep Finance fun, because while deadlines are serious, a well-timed laugh or stress-buster is part of our bottom line too.
Job Description
Act as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, offering financial insights and recommendations to support the achievement of organizational goals.
Oversees the financial functions of the agency, ensuring the accuracy of financial records and guiding financial decision-making.
Oversees all aspects of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
Oversees the processing of all transactions, general ledger preparation, taxes (including state-to-state sales tax nexus where applicable), financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, and the support of budget and forecast activities.
Manages cash flow projections, account billing and receivables.
Mitigates financial risks and provides insight on financial implications of change.
Manages finance team meetings on financial metrics.
Reviews and analyzes key financial metrics, including profitability drivers.
Explains and translates financial reports to agency team members.
Oversee the client billing process, ensuring accurate and timely invoices are issued.
Leads cash-flow management and projections.
Prepares and audits monthly reconciliation and accruals.
WIP Analysis on a monthly basis.
Ensures an accurate and timely week, month, quarterly, and year-end close.
Proactively identifies opportunities to streamline the financial processes and improve efficiency within the finance department.
Oversees management of vendor contracts, vendor payments and relationships.
Within the Finance Team, ensures that effective delegation, training, guidance, and feedback is happening and that all team members’ work meets agency and client performance standards.
Qualifications
7+ years of work-related experience in corporate finance or accounting. Preferably within the advertising industry but this is not a requirement.
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA certification is a plus.
HIGH proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with diverse groups agency-wide.
Team-player.
In-depth understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Ability to work with multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
Accountability
Reports directly to the President and Board CFO with indirect reporting to several members of the Executive Management team including the CEO, Board CEO and COO.
THIS IS A PREDOMINATELY A “WORK FROM THE OFFICE” JOB. While we currently offer “Work from Home Wednesdays”, this job requires that you work in our Chicago office Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Benefits include: health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, commuter benefits, Simple IRA, paid time off, paid parental leave and STD/LTD insurance.
Direct applicants only. No agency solicitations of any kind.
Seniority level
Seniority level Director
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Advertising Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Two by Four by 2x
Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
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