Director of Finance

Crown + Conquer • West Hollywood, CA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Finance is a senior leader within the Crown + Conquer holding company (HoldCo), responsible for stewarding the financial health, operational stability, and long‐term scalability of the organization and its subsidiary businesses. This role blends hands‐on financial leadership with strategic oversight. Its intended to build systems, standards, and discipline that enable creative excellence, sustainable growth, and informed decision‐making across the enterprise. Sitting at the HoldCo level, the Director of Finance partners closely with the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Founder, and executive leaders across subsidiaries to ensure financial strategy, reporting, and controls are consistent, transparent, and aligned to the company’s evolving operating model. The role flexes between high‐level planning and day‐to‐day execution, with a clear mandate to strengthen financial infrastructure as the business continues to scale. The position is based in Los Angeles (hybrid) and reports directly to the COO.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA required
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in accounting/finance
• Proven track record of developing and managing financial processes and standards
• Keen ability to track budgeted expenses and analyze variances
• Exceptional knowledge of accounting, finance, budgeting, cost control principles, and GAAP
• Experience in managing payroll, with focus on streamlining accounting processes
• Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting
• Ability to work well with senior executives as well as lead other team members

Nice To Haves

• Strongly preferred experience at a Big 4 or other reputable accounting firm
• Prior experience as a Controller or Finance lead of an advertising, marketing or media agency a plus
• Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas
• Experience with financial reporting requirements and preparing Board/investor presentations

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee financial operations across multiple legal entities within the holding company structure.
• Establish and maintain shared financial standards, policies, and controls that support consistency and accountability across subsidiaries.
• Serve as a strategic finance partner to HoldCo leadership and its associated subsidiaries, translating business vision and operating priorities into clear financial frameworks.
• Support executive‐level decision‐making through forward‐looking analysis, scenario planning, and performance insights.
• Oversee agency and HoldCo budgeting, forecasting, and cash‐flow management.
• Manage core accounting systems and workflows (e.g., QuickBooks, Bill.com, payroll, expense management, credit cards, AP/AR).
• Monitor accounts receivable, collections, and bad debt exposure.
• Ensure accurate, timely monthly closes and financial reconciliations.
• Lead payroll administration and continuously improve efficiency and accuracy of accounting processes.
• Lead the financial component of the annual planning process across HoldCo and subsidiary companies, including revenue targets, margin goals, staffing plans, and overhead allocations.
• Design and enforce internal controls, financial policies, and approval processes that protect assets and mitigate risk.
• Maximize return on cash and financial assets while maintaining appropriate liquidity for operations and growth.
• Partner with department leads to ensure scopes of work, staffing models, and pricing structures align with margin and profitability goals.
• Prepare and present financial reporting for executive leadership, board meetings, and investors.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools that track KPIs, benchmarks, and trends across the business.
• Produce ad‐hoc and deep-dive analyses on revenue performance, cost structure, utilization, and profitability.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance leaders.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, banks, and financial partners.
• Lead audit preparation, including workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Stay ahead of regulatory changes and proactively advise leadership on implications and required actions.
• Build, manage, and mentor finance and accounting resources (internal and external).
• Collaborate closely with creative, experiential, operations, and growth leaders to support a financially sound, creatively ambitious business.
• Bring operational rigor to fast-moving, creative environments while maintaining a solutions‐oriented, collaborative approach.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k), flexible spending account, wellness stipend, and creative stipend
• Hybrid work schedule
• Discretionary PTO, sick leave, and paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees