Finance Director in New York at Jobgether

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis across the organization.
• Oversee accounting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, tax compliance, and other core finance operations.
• Develop and maintain financial models that support executive decision-making, strategic planning, and growth initiatives.
• Partner with the CEO and leadership team on business strategy, deal structuring, financial risk management, and investment decisions.
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, legal advisors, and external financial partners.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal and state tax requirements, internal controls, and applicable industry contracts.
• Review and negotiate the financial components of artist contracts, venue agreements, vendor arrangements, and other commercial deals.
• Oversee multi-currency financial management across international operations.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, profitability, and financial performance across business lines.
• Present financial results, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to ownership and key stakeholders.
• Build, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team while strengthening organizational capabilities.
• Evaluate and optimize financial systems, processes, reporting structures, and internal controls.
• Oversee HR-related functions, including employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and HR policy development.
• Support acquisitions, international expansion, and other strategic initiatives requiring financial leadership.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or CMA designation strongly preferred; an MBA or advanced degree in Finance or Business is a plus.
• 8+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Proven experience as a Finance Director, CFO, VP of Finance, or in an equivalent senior finance leadership position.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and financial management principles.
• Demonstrated experience managing international finance and multi-currency operations.
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks, Salesforce, accounting ERP systems, advanced Excel, and financial modeling.
• Experience with payroll systems and payroll processing platforms.
• Strong understanding of state tax compliance, including payroll, sales, and income taxes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of contract finance, royalties, and talent or event-related revenue structures is highly valuable.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical ability, communication skills, and executive-level judgment.
• Comfortable working in an Apple macOS and Apple product environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States and must be based in the United States.

Benefits:

• Annual starting salary of $90,000–$100,000 USD.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Performance-based salary increases.
• Eligibility for a 401(k) plan after the required period of employment.
• Paid time off, including vacation and paid holidays.
• Coverage of general work-related expenses, including office Wi-Fi, computer equipment, and travel.
• Optional cell phone service through a corporate phone plan.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to join an executive leadership team and directly influence financial strategy and organizational growth.
• Broad exposure to international operations, complex contracts, acquisitions, and strategic business initiatives.
• Expected start date of November 2026.