Finance Director

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington, DC seeks a senior finance leader to act as the primary advisor to the Capability President and leadership team. The role drives planning, strategy, budgeting and long-range forecasting to support growth and profitability.

You will partner with Group Finance to align on budgets, forecasts, and reporting, owning key metrics like revenue, EBITDA and cash flow while guiding a high-performing finance team in a dynamic agency environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline. CPA, CMA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience with senior leadership responsibility.
• Experience in marketing, advertising, communications, consulting or professional services environments.
• Strong expertise in commercial finance, project accounting, revenue recognition and business partnering.
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience in multi-brand, multi-entity or global agency environments preferred.
• Familiarity with financial transformation, process improvement and finance technology initiatives preferred.
• Experience supporting resource-based or project-driven businesses; PE-backed company experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance advisor to the Capability President and leadership team.
• Lead financial planning and strategy to support growth, profitability and investment priorities.
• Act as the key liaison with Group Finance to align budgets, forecasts, reporting and initiatives.
• Own revenue, profitability, EBITDA, cash flow, forecasting and long-range planning for the capability.
• Drive improvements in project profitability, utilisation, pricing strategy and commercial performance.
• Oversee financial governance across the client lifecycle and ensure strong controls.

Skills

Finance leadership

Commercial finance

Business partnering

US GAAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline

CPA

CMA

Job description

• Serve as the primary finance advisor to the Capability President and leadership team
• Lead financial planning and strategy to support growth, profitability and investment priorities
• Act as the key liaison with Group Finance, ensuring alignment on budgets, forecasts, reporting requirements and business initiatives
• Own revenue, profitability, EBITDA, cash flow, forecasting, budgeting and long‑range planning for the capability
• Drive improvements in project profitability, utilisation, pricing strategy and overall commercial performance
• Oversee financial governance across the client lifecycle
• Identify financial risks and opportunities
• Support an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting
• Maintain strong financial controls, balance sheet integrity and compliance with US GAAP
• Lead local audit, tax and statutory compliance activities
• Promote a culture of accountability, governance and sound financial management
• Lead cash forecasting and working capital management
• Lead, coach and develop a high‑performing finance team
• Foster collaboration across finance, operations and client‑facing teams
• Drive continuous improvement, automation and adoption of best practices across finance processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline; CPA, CMA or equivalent qualification preferred
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership responsibility
• Experience within marketing, advertising, communications, consulting or professional services environments
• Strong expertise in commercial finance, project accounting, revenue recognition and business partnering
• Proven track record of leading and developing high‑performing teams
• Preferred experience within a multi‑brand, multi‑entity or global agency environment
• Preferred familiarity with financial transformation, process improvement and finance technology initiatives
• Preferred experience supporting resource‑based or project‑driven businesses
• Preferred PE backed company experience

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong financial leadership with expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and compliance with US GAAP. Proven ability to drive project profitability and lead high‑performing finance teams in a dynamic, multi‑entity environment.

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA
• CMA