Vice President of Finance

Prolific is the growth firm. By combining the best traits of a consulting firm, marketing agency, and capital provider, we craft and execute bold growth strategies for visionary brands. Come join our optimistic, people-first culture. We believe the best is yet to come because we're building it together.

Headquartered in downtown Indianapolis, Prolific has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce for 5 consecutive years. And we aren’t done growing. Having been named to the Inc. 5000 list for 8 consecutive years, we are looking to add more talent to our ambitious team.

Prolific’s state-of-the-art offices are filled with curious, kind people working alongside purpose-driven clients. We hope you'll consider joining our team!

The Role

Prolific is seeking an experienced Vice President of Finance to lead financial strategy and accounting operations across our Indianapolis headquarters and portfolio of agency brands. This role is critical to supporting scalable growth, maintaining financial discipline, and aligning financial planning with the dynamic needs of the marketing and advertising industry.

The VP of Finance will oversee all core financial functions—including forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial analysis—while serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in agency finance, including project-based accounting, client profitability analysis, and resource planning.

Expertise in treasury management, financial compliance, and banking relationships is essential, along with a track record of supporting executive decision-making through data-driven insights and strategic financial leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Partner with the CEO and agency leaders to shape financial strategy and guide business decisions.
• Drive financial performance.
• Lead annual and monthly forecasting process
• Lead monthly financial performance reviews and KPI reporting

Accounting, Reporting & Controls

• Oversee consolidated financial statements and ensure consistent accounting across all entities.
• Manage monthly close, reporting accuracy, and compliance with GAAP.
• Coordinate external audit, tax, and compliance requirements with the CPA firm.
• Maintain internal controls and oversee the accounting department.

Cash Management & Banking

• Manage cash flow, debt facilities, and compliance with loan covenants.
• Maintain strong banking relationships and oversee borrowing base and credit line activity.
• Optimize working capital, liquidity, and capital structure.

Investor Relations & Governance

• Support fundraising and capital transactions, maintaining investor records and cap tables.
• Liaise with outside counsel on corporate governance and transaction matters.

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Lead financial due diligence, valuation modeling, and deal structuring.
• Coordinate integration and post-acquisition reporting.

Operational Support

• Partner with agency leadership to analyze client profitability, pricing, and staffing models.
• Drive process automation, systems integration, and reporting efficiency.

• 10 years of experience in senior finance roles, preferably in marketing, media, or professional services.
• Strong understanding of agency P&Ls, project accounting, and consolidated reporting.
• Proven experience managing bank relationships, investors, and M&A processes.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.