Director of Finance
PODEAN
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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About the role
- Partner with the CFO and Global Finance Director on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, annual audits, and long-range financial modeling aligned with private equity growth objectives
- Act as a key financial partner to the US business and global regional leaders
- Collaborate closely with the Philippines-based finance team across accounting operations including AR, AP, payroll, general ledger, and month-end close, as needed
- Lead finance integration efforts for new acquisitions in the US
- Develop, track, and analyze key agency KPIs such as utilization, gross margin, contribution margin, EBITDA, and client profitability
- Prepare monthly and quarterly US financial reporting packages for review with senior finance leadership
- Oversee US revenue recognition, project-based accounting, and work-in-progress (WIP) tracking
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, lender requirements, and internal reporting standards
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships in partnership with the CFO
- Coordinate US audits, tax planning, and relationships with external accounting and advisory partners
- Support pricing strategy, client contracts, statements of work (SOWs), and new business proposals
- Drive continuous improvement across financial systems, tools, processes, and internal controls
- Support value creation initiatives including margin improvement, cost optimization, and operational efficiency
- Build scalable US finance processes to support organic growth and future acquisitions
- Assist with M&A activities including financial diligence, integration, and post-acquisition reporting
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred)
- 8 - 12 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting
- Prior experience in a private equity–backed company strongly preferred
- Agency and/or media services experience required
- Strong understanding of project-based, retainer, media, and performance-based revenue models
- Experience working with offshore or global finance teams
- Experience supporting EBITDA-focused reporting and financial modeling
- Strong experience with ERP, accounting, and reporting systems in a growth environment
- Experience working closely with audit firms and external advisors
Benefits
- Competitive compensation aligned to experience and market benchmarks
- Remote-first flexibility - work from anywhere, with trust and autonomy
- Global collaboration - working with experts across regions and time zones
- Career growth and development - opportunities to evolve as we scale
- 5-Year Sabbatical + Travel Stipend - After your 5-year anniversary, take a fully paid month-long sabbatical, plus a travel reimbursement to make your experience restorative and inspiring
- Positive-energy culture - grounded in respect, inclusion, and accountability
- Meaningful impact helping some of the world’s most progressive brands grow
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
financial planningbudgetingforecastingfinancial modelingKPI analysisrevenue recognitionproject-based accountingGAAP compliancecash flow managementM&A activities
Soft skills
collaborationleadershipcommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcontinuous improvementrelationship managementorganizational skillsanalytical skillsadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in AccountingMBACPA