Overview

adam&eveDDB NY is a creative communications agency dedicated to making creative work that works. We believe in the power of creativity to create the change we want to happen in the world and develop audacious, unexpected, and famous ideas for our clients that help to grow their businesses and shape culture by driving behavior change at scale.

We’re a start-up at scale, with the energy & agility of a start-up, and power & resources of a global network.

We are an agency that believes firmly in respect, kindness, openness, self-expression, and creativity, making space for the lived and learned experiences of all our people, and helping them to be the best they can be.

We are intellectually curious about difference, embracing change for the better, and are committed to opposing injustice and constantly challenging the status quo.

We whole-heartedly believe great ideas can come from anywhere and that the best ideas come from everyone. We are a place packed with the energy and passion to make things happen.

adam&eveDDB is looking for a Finance Director to be responsible for operations in NYC. The Finance Director will work closely with the CFO of adam&eveDDBNY and the respective designee (President/Managing Director) in ensuring the financial, commercial, and strategic direction of the operation. Having gained a detailed knowledge of the business, the Finance Director will be instrumental in driving efficiencies throughout the operations specifically in financial and management reporting and planning. 

The Finance Director plans, directs, and controls the organization’s overall financial plans and policies along with its accounting practices. Develops and coordinates necessary and appropriate accounting and statistical data for all divisions of the business. The Finance Director is also responsible for all Omnicom Corporate compliance in areas of Code of Conduct, Grant of Authority, Anti-Bribery Policy, and SOX.

The Finance Director is responsible for the initiation of standardized controls, reporting policies and procedures for the Agency. The incumbent will provide thought leadership and define rapidly growing financial responsibilities, influence key leaders in financial matters, and support key accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial aspects of operation
• Liaise with the designated Presidents/Managing Director and CFO about agency’s financial status.
• Review and negotiate client and vendor - agency agreements and contracts.
• Overall responsibility for all statutory reporting requirements, including Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
• Counsel with DDB Group in “best practices” and implement consistent financial policies.
• Create annual financial plan, monthly rolling forecasts and analysis
• Understand the financial application and has the Initiative to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of financial system.
• Provide timely management information.
• Direct and coordinate the establishment of organization budget programs and meet budgetary targets.
• Analyze costs for operation’s overhead expenses to ensure efficiency.
• Provide valuable input and guidance into negotiations and operational development.
• Review of capital expenditures proposals.
• Partner with Leadership Team in planning and forecasting areas
• Establish guidelines, metrics and benchmarking for formulating reporting of profit and loss.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as required by management
• Manage the timesheet approval processes and ensure accurate time reporting

Qualifications

• Sound, decisive quantitative/qualitative analytic skills
• The mentality of "doing what is right over what is convenient"
• The willingness to roll his/her sleeves and be a hands-on leader
• Attention to detail, organized, and would know how to prioritize
• A sense of humor and respectful attitude
• Full cycle accounting experience
• Strong negotiation skills
• Flexible leadership and management style
• The ability to drive change
• Skilled communicator/good verbal and written communication skills
• Strategic, creative, independent analytic “out-of-the-box” thinker
• Operational / organizational acumen
• Undergraduate degree
• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in a financial role.
• CPA designation with at least 5 years in a mid to large advertising/marketing agency or communications sector preferred
• Experience working in an accounting firm an asset

What we offer:

• Annual salary range: $140,000-$160,000, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous Time Off
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Family Planning Assistance
• Stock Discounts
• Transit Discounts
• LinkedIn Learning Access
• Employee Assistance Programs

Please let us know should you require any additional support or assistance through the recruitment process.

DDB is an equal opportunities employer and will never favor or discriminate against anyone based on their age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, gender identity, expression, or realignment.

This role requires regular in-office presence with a minimum of three days per week, to engage and collaborate in in-person team interactions and meetings as required.