PODEAN · 1 week ago
Director of Finance, US
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
8+ years expPodean is the leading global marketplace marketing agency. The Director of Finance will play a critical role in shaping Podean’s financial strategy, partnering with the CFO and Global Finance Director on financial planning, budgeting, and compliance, while managing cash flow and supporting M&A activities.
AdvertisingConsultingContentMarketing
Responsibilities
Partner with the CFO and Global Finance Director on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, annual audits, and long-range financial modeling aligned with private equity growth objectives
Act as a key financial partner to the US business and global regional leaders
Collaborate closely with the Philippines-based finance team across accounting operations including AR, AP, payroll, general ledger, and month-end close, as needed
Lead finance integration efforts for new acquisitions in the US
Develop, track, and analyze key agency KPIs such as utilization, gross margin, contribution margin, EBITDA, and client profitability
Prepare monthly and quarterly US financial reporting packages for review with senior finance leadership
Oversee US revenue recognition, project-based accounting, and work-in-progress (WIP) tracking
Ensure compliance with GAAP, lender requirements, and internal reporting standards
Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships in partnership with the CFO
Coordinate US audits, tax planning, and relationships with external accounting and advisory partners
Support pricing strategy, client contracts, statements of work (SOWs), and new business proposals
Drive continuous improvement across financial systems, tools, processes, and internal controls
Support value creation initiatives including margin improvement, cost optimization, and operational efficiency
Build scalable US finance processes to support organic growth and future acquisitions
Assist with M&A activities including financial diligence, integration, and post-acquisition reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred)
8 - 12 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting
Agency and/or media services experience required
Strong understanding of project-based, retainer, media, and performance-based revenue models
Experience working with offshore or global finance teams
Experience supporting EBITDA-focused reporting and financial modeling
Strong experience with ERP, accounting, and reporting systems in a growth environment
Experience working closely with audit firms and external advisors
Preferred
Prior experience in a private equity–backed company strongly preferred
Benefits
Remote-first flexibility - work from anywhere, with trust and autonomy
Career growth and development - opportunities to evolve as we scale
5-Year Sabbatical + Travel Stipend - After your 5-year anniversary, take a fully paid month-long sabbatical, plus a travel reimbursement to make your experience restorative and inspiring
Positive-energy culture - grounded in respect, inclusion, and accountability
Meaningful impact helping some of the world’s most progressive brands grow
Company
PODEAN
Podean is a marketing agency that offers creative strategic thinking, retail operations and content development services for brands to grow.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mark Power
Founder & Chief Growth Officer
Recent News
2025-12-04
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