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Collectively · 11 hours ago

VP of Finance

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

Collectively is seeking a VP of Finance to join their Finance team, which emphasizes partnership and collaboration. The role involves managing the finance function and team, overseeing the offshore accounting team, and providing strategic financial insights to support the agency's overall financial health.

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Responsibilities

Own the agency P&L, balance sheet and cash flow forecasting; provide clear insights and recommendations to the executive team, focusing on analyzing and synthesizing key trends, highlights, and challenges

Develop financial forecasts for executive review on a regular basis, providing forward-looking insights and recommendations

Own and manage to all financial and reporting deadlines of Collectively’s parent company and act as a liaison to key members of that organization

Direct and oversee the work of Collectively’s offshore accounting team to oversee month-end and quarter-end close, revenue recognition, AR/AP and WIP

Work with Production and Client Partnership team leadership to ensure accurate pipeline and project revenue forecasting

Champion a culture of commercial awareness and financial accountability across the agency, helping non‑financial leaders understand drivers of profit and cash

Strengthen commercial management and support pricing, scope, and budget conversations as needed

Partner closely with Client Partnerships, Production and HR leaders, and presenting to Executive‑level stakeholders

Work with COO, CEO, and other executives to consider and implement new tools and systems to enhance financial reporting and operation effectiveness

Ensure robust financial controls, policies, and compliance with accounting standards, financial laws and guidelines, tax and regulatory requirements, audits, and client procurement obligations

Identify and build upon processes that support increased efficiency or greater financial clarity

Oversee and manage Finance team members to support key finance responsibilities, including AP/AR and Client Accounting. This includes serving as a mentor and leader for junior Finance team members

Provide analysis and inputs into Collectively’s pricing models and support conversations with client side sourcing and procurement teams

Maintain a strong perspective on Collectively’s values, principles, and culture to guide the team effectively

Qualification

Financial planningAnalysisBudgetingForecastingAccounting principlesFinancial modelingCommercial awarenessLeadershipCommunicationMentoringOrganizational skills