Director, Advertising Finance & Accounting

Mood Media•Fishers, IN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Finance & Accounting will make a substantial impact on the company’s growth trajectory. This leader, partner, and hands-on contributor will move between long-range strategic planning and day-to-day financial operations. The role involves developing financial frameworks in the evolving retail media industry, independently conducting analysis, identifying trends, and communicating recommendations and conclusions clearly. The position is based at the Fort Mill, South Carolina location and follows a hybrid schedule, with onsite work Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. It includes responsibility for financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, revenue recognition, and customer revenue-share reporting, as well as supervision and development of professional staff. Vibenomics, a Mood Media Company, is an in-store digital advertising provider. Its platform offers a retail media network that helps retailers digitize on-premise experiences and enables advertisers to reach customers through display, audio, and experiential channels. Acquired by Mood Media in 2023, Vibenomics works with hundreds of CPGs and more than 50 endemic and non-endemic categories.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in financial analysis, financial modeling, and budgeting.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts.
Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
Proficiency in financial modeling techniques and tools, including creating and manipulating complex spreadsheets.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial software applications.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide meaningful insights.
Self-motivated and able to work autonomously and own tasks with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to convey financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Problem-solving mindset and ability to identify issues and propose solutions.
Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines consistently.

Responsibilities

Complete the month-end close process on a timely basis for multiple entities.
Analyze operational and non-operational costs over time and highlight cost-control issues to management.
Review key balance-sheet reconciliations, including accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets.
Own and conduct monthly reviews of judgmental balance-sheet provisions.
Conduct financial analysis to support decisions, evaluate performance, identify trends, and assess opportunities and risks.
Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant financial data and ensure its accuracy.
Manage the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department heads.
Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
Produce financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for management and stakeholders, with clear insights and recommendations.
Manage preparation of financial presentations for executive leadership and external stakeholders.
Support ad-hoc financial projects and initiatives with data-driven insights for strategic decision-making.
Identify finance-process improvements and implement best practices.
Support the business’s strategic priorities through data-driven analytics.
Manage Vibenomics’ revenue recognition process, including revenue, related cost of goods sold, accounts receivable, and unbilled receivable.
Manage customer revenue-share reporting for Vibenomics and ensure accurate, timely reporting to retail partners.
Supervise and develop professional staff.