Finance Director

Pinpoint Talent

Redwood City (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employer sponsored health benefits

401K matching

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Finance Director for a global entertainment and technology company in California. The role requires over 8 years of finance experience, including at least 2 years in the relevant industry. Responsibilities include strategic budgeting, full ownership of the financial framework, and team leadership. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, CPA/ACCA/CMA certification, and proficiency in financial tools. Competitive perks and benefits are offered, including health benefits and 401K matching.

Qualifications

8+ years of professional finance and accounting experience, with 2+ years in entertainment or technology.
Must possess substantial experience with a large accounting firm.
Understanding of product development, production pipelines, and revenue-sharing models.

Responsibilities

Lead annual business plan and budgeting processes.
Manage all aspects of accounting including GL and payroll.
Develop and present financial management reports.
Supervise the accounting team and ensure professional development.
Ensure compliance and manage risk in financial operations.

Skills

Strategic Planning & Budgeting

Team Leadership

Compliance & Risk Management

Financial Analysis

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA, ACCA, or CMA designation

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (Oracle, NetSuite, SAP)

BI tools (Looker, Power BI, Tableau)

Job description

This range is provided by Pinpoint Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

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Finance Director - Global Entertainment Firm

Imagine: You are the Finance Director reporting directly to the CEO, playing a key part in guiding the financial strategy of a fast-evolving, global entertainment and technology company. You are empowered to lead the company's budgeting, planning, and all general ledger operations. This highly visible role offers massive influence in a dynamic, creative industry.

Pinpoint Talent is seeking an experienced, strategic leader to join a company with diverse teams operating internationally. This is a chance to use your expertise to empower creative development and ensure robust global financial health.

The Mission: Executive Financial Leadership

This position is a chance to move beyond standard reporting and take full ownership of the financial framework. You will use your 8+ years of finance experience to drive strategy, manage a team, and ensure robust compliance.

Your High-Impact Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Budgeting: Lead the annual business plan development and budgeting process. Provide ongoing financial modeling and analysis to support long-term strategic initiatives and business partners.
Accounting Ownership: Manage all aspects of accounting, including GL, payroll, revenue, purchases, and the month-end closing process.
Reporting & Analysis: Develop and present monthly financial management reports, key metrics, and conduct necessary ad hoc financial analysis.
Team Leadership: Supervise the accounting team of 2-3 staff, ensuring appropriate career building and professional development.
Compliance & Risk: Ensure compliance with finance and operations controls, and manage risk, insurance programs, and tax matters (CIT, sales/VAT) in collaboration with the corporate ownership structure and external legal counsel.

What We Are Searching For

We require a strategic leader with the technical depth and specific industry experience to immediately make an impact:

Experience & Education: 8+ years of professional finance and accounting experience, including at least 2+ years in the entertainment or technology industry. Must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
Required Pedigree: Large accounting firm experience is required
Certification: Possess a CPA, ACCA, or CMA designation.
Industry Acumen: Strong understanding of product development lifecycle, production pipelines, platform fees, and revenue-sharing models is essential. (This generalizes the gaming-specific language.)
Technical Stack: Proficient in financial modeling and tools such as Excel, ERP systems (Oracle, NetSuite, SAP, etc.), and BI tools (Looker, Power BI, Tableau).