Senior Director, Accounting

Wpromote

1d•Remote

About The Position

Wpromote is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Accounting (Contract) to provide leadership and continuity during a maternity leave. This is a hands-on, high-impact role responsible for overseeing key accounting operations across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable in a fast-paced advertising agency environment. This leader will step in immediately to manage critical month-end close activities, oversee a small but mighty team, ensure accuracy across media and pass-through billing, and act as a steady escalation point for internal stakeholders and external vendors. The ideal candidate brings deep agency accounting experience, fluency in NetSuite and Mediaocean, and the confidence to operate independently while partnering closely with senior leadership. This role will report directly to the SVP, Controller and is expected to run 6â9 months to start, with potential extension up to 12 months based on business needs. This role will be 40 hours per week with up to 10 hours of OT a week during month-end close. At Wpromote, we believe that great work is only possible with great people. Our goal is to build a better, more inclusive work environment and support our people at every stage of their careers by prioritizing a strong work-life balance through our policies and benefits listed below. As a Best Place to Work according to both Ad Age and Glassdoor and Adweekâs Fastest Growing Digital Agency, we are moving fast to expand our teams and bring new experts into the fold to keep pushing the boundaries of whatâs possible in marketing. We have office hubs in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where you can join in on learning and development opportunities, fun events, take advantage of a space to work, and collaborate in person! This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship Important Notice: Beware of Job Scams Wpromote recruiting communications will only be sent through our official channels via wpromote.com email addresses. If you see a posting elsewhere that is not reflected on Wpromote.com/careers, it may be a fraudulent posting. We do not require payment or fees during the hiring process nor do we request sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers or payment details. Please safeguard yourself against possible scams and contact us if you encounter any suspicious activity.

Requirements

8â12+ years of accounting experience, within an advertising agency or media services environment.
Proven experience across both AP and AR, including media and pass-through accounting.
Hands-on expertise with NetSuite and Mediaocean
Experience managing and developing teams, including direct oversight of junior and mid-level accounting professionals.
Strong understanding of media billing, vendor management, reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution.
Demonstrated experience leading or supporting month-end close in a complex, deadline-driven environment.
Comfort operating autonomously while partnering closely with senior finance leadership.
Ability to quickly assess processes, identify gaps, and maintain consistency during leadership transitions.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to confidently handle escalations with internal and external partners.
Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Providing day-to-day leadership and oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring continuity and accuracy during the coverage period.
Managing and supporting 3 direct reports, offering clear direction, prioritization, and escalation support.
Owning and overseeing month-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
Ensuring accurate pass-through billing, media accounting, and reconciliation across clients and vendors.
Acting as the primary accounting escalation point for internal stakeholders, vendors, and media partners.
Partnering closely with the SVP, Controller to maintain operational rigor, deadlines, and reporting standards.
Ensuring proper use and integrity of NetSuite and Mediaocean across AP, AR, and media workflows.
Reviewing and approving invoices, client billing, and payment runs, ensuring compliance with agency policies and contractual requirements.
Supporting audit requests, documentation, and process questions as needed.
Maintaining strong relationships with media vendors and resolving discrepancies efficiently and professionally.
Identifying risks, issues, or breakdowns early and proactively recommending solutions.
Stepping into a visible leadership role across Finance, Client Services, and Operations to ensure smooth cross-functional collaboration.