Associate Director, Finance

Job Description Associate Director, Finance Location: RemoteOVERVIEWWe're looking for an Associate Director, Finance to serve as a key strategic and operational finance leader within the agency. This role goes beyond the books. You'll own day-to-day accounting while partnering directly with agency leadership on financial planning, forecasting, and the tools and infrastructure that drive smart decision-making. You're equally at home in the details of a general ledger as you are presenting a P&L to the executive team.A BIT ABOUT USMovement Strategy creates content and campaigns for the world's most exciting brands. We win awards, make headlines, shatter engagement numbers and celebrate the journey along the way. It's why companies like Netflix, Amazon, Spotify, and Intuit come to us again and again.We're fully remote with hubs in New York, Denver, and LA, and a presence all across the US. We believe collaboration is what takes our work from good to great, and at times, even to legendary status. We champion diverse opinions and creativity in every department, and provide professional development and learning opportunities with the goal of helping you discover your best work today, and learn how to make it even better in the future.KEY FOCUS AREASAccounting & BookkeepingOwn the agency's general ledger(s) and ensure the integrity of all financial recordsManage accounts payable across all agency vendors and accounts receivable/billing schedulesLead the end-of-month close process with accuracy and efficiencyOversee reconciliation of all bank and corporate credit card accountsManage corporate and payroll taxes payments and reconciliationsManage 401(k) funding contributions and annual plan auditsAssist with audits by external and statutory auditorsFinancial Planning & AnalysisAssist with the development and management of forecast reports for operating expenses and revenueCompile and analyze labor reports to assess bill rates and profitabilitySupport cash management, revenue analysis, and financial statement presentationPartner with agency leadership to build internal financial tools, dashboards, and models (profitability, forecasting, ratio analysis, etc.)Support P&L management across the agency combined P&L and office/department-specific P&LsProcess, Policy & ControlsContinuously evaluate and improve finance tools, reporting systems, and internal policiesIdentify and surface areas of cost reduction or operational improvement across OPEXReview client SOWs and staffing plans to ensure financial metrics, rate cards, and profit margins are upheldOwn and evolve expense reimbursement and billable expense policies (Rippling Spend, Amex)Develop and monitor internal agency budgets across T&E, office expenses, marketing investments, department education, and contract laborCross-Functional PartnershipSupport the SVP, Finance in serving as a strategic finance partner to Talent and Resource Management, helping surface financial context and guardrails that inform hiring decisions, staffing plans, and capacity planningCollaborate closely with Resource Management to ensure scopes of work and project staffing are built with profitability and budget integrity in mindAssist SVP, Finance with headcount planning by preparing and maintaining the financial models behind new hires, backfills, and contract-to-hire conversionsBring a finance lens to workforce planning conversations, equipping senior leadership with the data and analysis needed to make smart, informed decisions about when and how to growPartner with HR on payroll administration, including reconciling payroll journal entries, supporting multi-state compliance, and serving as the finance point of contact for compensation-related changes, and off-cycle payroll activityOwn client revenue accounting across the full billing lifecycle. This includes SOW review, fee staff plans, client invoicing, revenue recognition, burn rate analysis, AR follow-up, and monthly revenue pipeline reporting in partnership with account and resource management teamsREQUIREMENTSBS in Finance or Accounting, CPA is a plus7-9+ years of experience in Accounting & FinanceAdvertising / Media agency experience is a mustUnderstanding and application of GAAP Accounting practicesAble to manage a blend of day-to-day accounting and macro FP&A skillsExcellent skills within both Microsoft Excel and Google SheetsMust have experience working with the following tools: NetSuite, time tracking tools, and expense/reimbursement toolsProficient with Microsoft Office or Google Slides (for reporting/presentations)Knowledge and application use of client/procurement/vendor management platforms: Amazon Payee Central, Ariba, Tungsten, etc.Confident in presenting and explaining financial information, reports, and analysis -- both to finance educated individuals and less-familiar teammatesExcellent oral and written communication skillsComfortable working autonomously, and self-managing workload/prioritiesAble to anticipate and flag problematic areas of concern and offer proactive solutionsTenacity to do their best with any task, and ideally the passion to help a company growIDEAL QUALITIESYou're excited, proactive and naturally curious about the financials and the ability to grow a companyYou are passionate about the work you do and treat your client's business as if it were your ownYou make others' jobs easier (no matter who they are or what they do)You create a positive and open environment when around othersYour attention to detail is unmatchedYou have a diverse and inclusive perspectiveBenefits & PerksMovement Strategy's approach to the future of work: We embrace a remote culture and empower our employees to work wherever they feel most productive. To facilitate in-person collaboration, we have a partnership with WeWork which allows our employees to have a membership to any location nationwide.As a leader in social advertising, we rely on the creativity of our people to deliver the best work for our clients. In return, we invest in our employees by offering them a diverse suite of benefits from best-in-class carriers, with enough choice and flexibility to keep our team and their families healthy and happy today and tomorrow.100% employer contribution for health (base plan), vision, and dental401K Retirement Plan with Company MatchShort and Long Term DisabilityLife Insurance & AD&DPaid Parental LeaveFully-Remote AgencyFlexible Paid Time OffTake-As-You-Need Paid Time OffTake-As-You-Need Paid Mental Health Days10 days minimum required off per yearCompany Paid Holidays + Week-Long Winter Agency ClosureSupport for continued educationNew Business Referral BonusMovement Journey Program - Stipend for personal growthHealth and Wellness ProgramWeWork MembershipPositive Impact and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) CommitteesEmployee Resource GroupsSALARY & COMPENSATIONIn compliance with local and state law, we are disclosing the compensation for roles that will be performed in New York City, Colorado, and California. The range listed is just one component of Movement Strategy's total compensation package for employees. Individual compensation varies based on location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.A successful applicant's actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, years of relevant experience, qualifications, and certifications or other professional licenses held. Movement Strategy prides itself on providing competitive salaries and actively works to ensure there is pay equity across the company.Pay Range : $135-150k salary per yearMovement Strategy is an Equal Opportunity EmployerDon't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they check every single box. Movement Strategy is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages those from historically and systemically marginalized communities to apply.We believe that what we put out into the world matters. And since we were founded on the principles of paving our own path, we take bold steps toward what we believe is the right direction. This means addressing the big stuff: the systems of inequality that impact some of us far more than others. As culture creators, we firmly believe we have a responsibility to our colleagues, clients, communities, and the industry to live up to the Movement's name. We confront inequities head-on as they come, knowing that this work is never done and that we must keep the momentum.