Director, Finance (Hybrid - Marina del Rey, CA)

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Serve as a strategic business partner to the executive team, providing clear financial insights that drive profitability and growth.
• Lead the FP&A function—own forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis to inform both near-term operational decisions and long-term strategy.
• Develop and maintain dashboards that clearly communicate our financial health, performance trends, and client profitability.
• Evaluate departmental and service-line P&Ls to identify cost efficiencies and margin opportunities.
• Manage month-end close, reporting, and audit preparation with accuracy and speed.
• Oversee payroll, billing, and collections to maintain smooth cash flow and ensure compliance with tax and accounting standards.
• Implement scalable financial processes and systems suited for a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
• Partner with department heads to ensure financial goals align with operational KPIs and client outcomes.
• Mentor and develop a small but mighty team to support both tactical and strategic financial needs.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• 7+ years of progressive finance experience, with strong FP&A expertise and a track record of working in startup or high-growth environments.
• Prior experience in or supporting digital marketing, advertising, or professional services preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor and improve profit margins, forecast accurately, and provide data-backed recommendations.
• Strong proficiency with Google Sheets or Excel for modeling and analysis.
• Familiarity with modern finance tools such as QuickBooks, Intacct, Adaptive Planning, or similar.
• Excellent communication skills—you can explain complex financial data to creative and non-financial audiences with clarity and confidence.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; MBA or CPA preferred.

WHO YOU ARE:

• You thrive in fast-paced, evolving companies and bring both structure and adaptability.
• You’re highly analytical but equally strong in communication—you can tell the story behind the numbers.
• You’re process-driven and love building scalable systems from the ground up.
• You’re passionate about turning financial insight into business impact.
• You’re a proactive collaborator who understands how financial health drives every department’s success.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs):

• Accurate forecasting within ±3% variance between forecasted and actual results each quarter.
•  Support and track initiatives that increase EBITDA to 20% or higher.
• Maintain at least 3 months of operating runway at all times.
• Keep operating expenses within 2% variance of approved annual budget.
• Deliver executive financial reports and dashboards by the 5th business day of each month.
• Implement at least two new automation or efficiency improvements per quarter that enhance accuracy, speed, or visibility.
• Ensure 100% of Finance team members have quarterly goals and receive feedback on performance.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

What does the hiring process entail?

• Stage 1 (Recruiter Screen) - After you submit your application, our talent recruitment team will review and reach out to candidates. During this 30-minute phone call, we’ll discuss your career journey and professional motivators while learning about GR0 overall and the Creative Producer opportunity.
• Stage 2 (Leadership Interview) - In this stage, you’ll meet with a member of the Leadership team to dive deeper into your experience. You’ll discuss your approach to financial strategy, decision-making, team leadership, and explore how your methods align with our organizational goals. This conversation will also give you an opportunity to learn more about the team’s structure, key initiatives, and the types of projects and cross-functional partnerships you’d be leading.
• Stage 3 (Co-Founders Connect) - The last conversation of the interview process is always a chance for you to connect with our CEO and Co-Founder, Kevin Miller, and our Chief Growth Officer and Co-Founder, Jon Zacharias.
• Stage 4 (Offer) - If a #GR0mance has brewed, we will make you a competitive offer and hope you’ll accept!

What's in it for you?

• Shared Financial Success - GR0 believes strongly in equal pay for equal work, and transparency in compensation is one vehicle to achieve that. Total annual compensation for this role is market competitive with a salary range of $140,000-$150,000.
• Health and Family Benefits - GR0 offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options for GR0ers and their families.
• Wi-Fi Reimbursement - All employees receive a monthly reimbursement to help cover internet expenses while working.
• Unlimited PTO -We know that rest is vital to your well-being and career success, so we give you the flexibility and trust to take it when you need it.
• Paid Holidays - Take time to celebrate and rejuvenate with 13 fully paid holidays throughout the year.
• Community Impact -GR0 is committed to supporting the communities where we work and live by partnering with local charitable organizations to give back in various ways.