Vice President Finance

Global Head of Finance

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid) - 4 days in office M-T (remote Friday)

Reports to: CFO

We're seeking a Deputy CFO/ Global Head of Finance to lead Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, and Financial Operations across a rapidly growing international business operating in 10+ countries.

Reporting directly to the CFO (with a 3 year track to CFO), this role will own budgeting, forecasting, consolidated reporting, cash management, financial systems, and global finance operations while leading a small finance team and outsourced accounting partners worldwide.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity to build scalable financial infrastructure, processes, controls, and reporting for a profitable, high-growth media company experiencing 100%+ annual growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Own financial modeling, KPI reporting, variance analysis, and executive reporting.
• Partner with business leaders to drive strategic planning and performance management.
• Manage and develop the FP&A function.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee global accounting operations, consolidations, and financial reporting across multiple entities and geographies.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, audit requirements, tax reporting, and regulatory obligations.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.

Global Finance Operations

• Lead outsourced accounting partners across the US, UK, UAE, Africa, and Asia.
• Implement scalable policies, controls, and operational processes.
• Ensure consistent financial standards across all entities.

Treasury, Equity & Systems

• Manage treasury, cash flow, banking relationships, and liquidity planning.
• Oversee equity administration, cap table management, and corporate structure matters.
• Drive finance systems strategy, ERP optimization, automation, and reporting enhancements.

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the CFO and executive team on growth initiatives and business strategy.
• Support international expansion and operational scaling.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and financial performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience spanning Accounting, FP&A, and Financial Operations.
• Experience managing multi-entity, international organizations with multiple currencies and jurisdictions.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business partnering.
• Proven experience leading outsourced finance providers and global teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Big Four accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP and finance technology platforms such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Workiva, BlackLine, FloQast, and Carta.
• High-growth, venture-backed, media, publishing, events, or SaaS experience is a plus.

Compensation

• Base Salary: $285,000–$315,000
• Bonus: 25%
• Equity Participation - 100K in equity approx.