Director of Finance

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (RICHMOND, VA)

Our client, a full-service advertising agency with offices in Richmond, VA, is looking to add an experienced Director of Finance to their team. This is a hybrid opportunity for a strategic, hands-on finance leader who will oversee the agency's financial operations and partner with executive leadership to drive sustainable growth, profitability, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in financial planning, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and project-based accounting within an advertising, marketing, or professional services environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the agency's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial strategy
• Develop financial models and business analyses to support agency growth initiatives
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to executive leadership
• Monitor key financial metrics including revenue, profitability, utilization, overhead, operating margins, and cash flow
• Recommend strategies to improve financial performance and operational efficiency
• Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, revenue recognition, client billing, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and coordinate annual audits and tax filings
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and insurance providers
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial records
• Oversee client billing, monitor accounts receivable aging, support collections, and partner with Account Management to resolve billing issues
• Review employee expense reports, reconcile corporate credit card transactions, and ensure compliance with company policies
• Develop financial dashboards and KPIs to support executive decision-making
• Manage agency cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, and financial risk management
• Lead the annual budgeting process, maintain rolling forecasts, and provide budget variance analysis
• Lead and mentor the finance team while establishing best practices, improving financial processes, and driving automation initiatives
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, agency policies, and procurement registrations, including SAM.gov and SWaM

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
• 8–12 years of progressive finance experience, including leadership responsibilities
• Experience within an advertising, marketing, communications, media, or professional services agency strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of project-based accounting and agency financial operations
• Experience with financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, strategic analysis, and cash flow management
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with financial reporting systems
• Experience with ERP, accounting, or agency management software such as Workamajig and Advantage
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive operational improvement

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Elysian Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.