Director of Finance

Agency Overview:Powered by intuition, connection and vision, Crown+ Conquer has established itself as anindustry leader by working with some of the biggest and most innovative brands in the world.C+C lives at the cross section of where operations, brand partnerships and events naturallymeet. We challenge those brands to be an interaction with culture by ultimately creatingMOMENTS OF TRUTH that comes to life across a unique alchemy of experiences, campaignsand partnerships. With our team's diverse perspectives and individual authenticity, we create theperfect blend of minds, people, energy and environment to communicate and celebrate TRUTH.Job Overview:The Director of Finance is a senior leader within the Crown+ Conquer holding company(HoldCo), responsible for stewarding the financial health, operational stability, and long‐termscalability of the organization and its subsidiary businesses. This role blends hands‐on financialleadership with strategic oversight. Its intended to build systems, standards, and discipline thatenable creative excellence, sustainable growth, and informed decision‐making across theenterprise.Sitting at the HoldCo level, the Director of Finance partners closely with the Chief OperatingOfficer (COO), Founder, and executive leaders across subsidiaries to ensure financial strategy,reporting, and controls are consistent, transparent, and aligned to the company’s evolvingoperating model. The role flexes between high‐level planning and day‐to‐day execution, with aclear mandate to strengthen financial infrastructure as the business continues to scale.The position is based in Los Angeles (hybrid) and reports directly to the COO.Job Responsibilities:Financial Leadership● Own and oversee financial operations across multiple legal entities within the holdingcompany structure.● Establish and maintain shared financial standards, policies, and controls that supportconsistency and accountability across subsidiaries.● Serve as a strategic finance partner to HoldCo leadership and its associatedsubsidiaries, translating business vision and operating priorities into clear financialframeworks.● Support executive‐level decision‐making through forward‐looking analysis, scenarioplanning, and performance insights.Financial Operations● Oversee agency and HoldCo budgeting, forecasting, and cash‐flow management.● Manage core accounting systems and workflows (e.g., QuickBooks, Bill.com, payroll,expense management, credit cards, AP/AR).● Monitor accounts receivable, collections, and bad debt exposure.● Ensure accurate, timely monthly closes and financial reconciliations.● Lead payroll administration and continuously improve efficiency and accuracy ofaccounting processes.Strategic Planning● Lead the financial component of the annual planning process across HoldCo andsubsidiary companies, including revenue targets, margin goals, staffing plans, andoverhead allocations.● Design and enforce internal controls, financial policies, and approval processes thatprotect assets and mitigate risk.● Maximize return on cash and financial assets while maintaining appropriate liquidity foroperations and growth.● Partner with department leads to ensure scopes of work, staffing models, and pricingstructures align with margin and profitability goals.Financial Reporting● Prepare and present financial reporting for executive leadership, board meetings, andinvestors.● Develop dashboards and reporting tools that track KPIs, benchmarks, and trends acrossthe business.● Produce ad‐hoc and deep‐dive analyses on revenue performance, cost structure,utilization, and profitability.● Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non‐finance leaders.Compliance, Audit & Governance● Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations and reportingrequirements.● Manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, banks, and financial partners.● Lead audit preparation, including workpapers and supporting documentation.● Stay ahead of regulatory changes and proactively advise leadership on implications andrequired actions.Cross‐Functional Leadership● Build, manage, and mentor finance and accounting resources (internal and external).● Collaborate closely with creative, experiential, operations, and growth leaders to supporta financially sound, creatively ambitious business.● Bring operational rigor to fast‐moving, creative environments while maintaining asolutions‐oriented, collaborative approach.Qualifications + Requirements:● Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA required● Minimum of 8+ years of experience in accounting/finance● Strongly preferred experience at a Big 4 or other reputable accounting firm● Prior experience as a Controller or Finance lead of an advertising, marketing or mediaagency a plus● Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas● Experience with financial reporting requirements and preparing Board/investorpresentations● Proven track record of developing and managing financial processes and standards● Keen ability to track budgeted expenses and analyze variances● Exceptional knowledge of accounting, finance, budgeting, cost control principles, andGAAP● Experience in managing payroll, with focus on streamlining accounting processes● Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting● Ability to work well with senior executives as well as lead other team membersBenefits:● 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance● 401(k), flexible spending account, wellness stipend, and creative stipend● Hybrid work schedule● Discretionary PTO, sick leave, and paid parental leave

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