Director, Advertising Finance & Accounting

DESCRIPTION:

The Director, Finance & Accounting will make a substantial impact within the company's growth trajectory. A leader, partner and "doer," the ideal candidate easily transitions between long-range strategic planning and day-to-day financial operations. They are rooted in curiosity, and driven by a desire to identify and decipher trends spanning strategy and financial quality. Excited by the challenge of constructing financial frameworks within the ever-evolving retail media industry, they are comfortable leveraging their capabilities to independently conduct analysis, assemble an informed point-of-view, and communicate recommendations and conclusions with clarity and conviction.

This role is onsite at our Fishers, IN location in a hybrid work schedule: Onsite Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the month-end close process completion on a timely basis for multiple entities.
• Trended analysis of operational & non-operational costs highlighting any cost control issues to management.
• Review of key balance sheet reconciliations (accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, etc.)
• Ownership and monthly review of judgmental balance sheet provisions.
• Conduct thorough financial analysis to support decision-making processes, including evaluating financial performance, identifying trends, and assessing opportunities and risks.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to forecast company performance, aid in budgeting, and assist in scenario planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant financial data and ensure accuracy of information used in analysis.
• Manage the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to develop and refine budget plans.
• Monitor and track financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying any variances and recommending corrective actions when necessary.
• Produce detailed financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for management and stakeholders, providing clear insights and recommendations.
• Manage the preparation of financial presentations for executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• Support ad-hoc financial projects and initiatives, contributing to strategic decision-making through data-driven insights.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach in identifying process improvements and implementing best practices within the finance team.
• Assist the business in achieving their strategic priorities through data-driven analytics.
• Manage the revenue recognition process for Vibenomics, including revenue, related cost of goods sold, accounts receivable and unbilled receivable.
• Manage customer revenue share reporting for Vibenomics, ensure accurate and timely reporting is sent to Vibenomics retail partners.
• Supervision and development of professional staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, financial modeling, and budgeting.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts.

• Proficient in data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI

• Proficiency in financial modeling techniques and tools, with the ability to create and manipulate complex spreadsheets.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial software applications.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide meaningful insights.

• A self-motivated individual who will work autonomously and take ownership of tasks with minimal supervision

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Problem-solving mindset with the capacity to identify issues and propose solutions.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines consistently.

• Strong analytic skills with the ability to interpret complex data

ABOUT VIBENOMICS:

Vibenomics, a Mood Media Company, is the leading in-store digital advertising provider. Our platform provides a single, all-in-one retail media network, empowering retailers to digitize their on-premise experience and advertisers to connect with customers via display, audio and experiential channels. Through a first-of-its-kind turnkey solution, this model delivers the ubiquity and revenue-generating capabilities needed to drive the next iteration of retail media.

Acquired by Mood Media in 2023, Vibenomics works with hundreds of CPGs and more than 50 endemic and non-endemic categories today.