Director, Finance (Hybrid Marina del Rey, CA)
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 140000 - 150000
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
THE OPPORTUNITY
GR0 is looking for a resourceful and business partnership-oriented Director Finance to streamline the finance and accounting departments operational functions promote high efficiency across our company and serve as a strategic business advisor to the executive team.
This role oversees FP&A accounting operations audit and tax compliance and manages a team of 2-3 FTEs. They will work hybridly in our modern Los Angeles office and report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
The ideal candidate for this vital role can tangibly improve processes while successfully managing their team in a fast-paced and challenging environment. We need someone process people and growth-driven who can combine these skills to make a meaningful impact at GR0.
If youre interested in making your mark on a quickly growing company wed love to hear from you!
WHAT YOULL DO:
- Serve as a strategic business partner to the executive team providing clear financial insights that drive profitability and growth.
- Lead the FP&A functionown forecasting budgeting and variance analysis to inform both near-term operational decisions and long-term strategy.
- Develop and maintain dashboards that clearly communicate our financial health performance trends and client profitability.
- Evaluate departmental and service-line P&Ls to identify cost efficiencies and margin opportunities.
- Manage month-end close reporting and audit preparation with accuracy and speed.
- Oversee payroll billing and collections to maintain smooth cash flow and ensure compliance with tax and accounting standards.
- Implement scalable financial processes and systems suited for a fast-paced data-driven environment.
- Partner with department heads to ensure financial goals align with operational KPIs and client outcomes.
- Mentor and develop a small but mighty team to support both tactical and strategic financial needs.
WHAT YOULL BRING:
- 7 years of progressive finance experience with strong FP&A expertise and a track record of working in startup or high-growth environments.
- Prior experience in or supporting digital marketing advertising or professional services preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to monitor and improve profit margins forecast accurately and provide data-backed recommendations.
- Strong proficiency with Google Sheets or Excel for modeling and analysis.
- Familiarity with modern finance tools such as QuickBooks Intacct Adaptive Planning or similar.
- Excellent communication skillsyou can explain complex financial data to creative and non-financial audiences with clarity and confidence.
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or Business; MBA or CPA preferred.
WHO YOU ARE:
- You thrive in fast-paced evolving companies and bring both structure and adaptability.
- Youre highly analytical but equally strong in communicationyou can tell the story behind the numbers.
- Youre process-driven and love building scalable systems from the ground up.
- Youre passionate about turning financial insight into business impact.
- Youre a proactive collaborator who understands how financial health drives every departments success.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs):
- Accurate forecasting within 3% variance between forecasted and actual results each quarter.
- Support and track initiatives that increase EBITDA to 20% or higher.
- Maintain at least 3 months of operating runway at all times.
- Keep operating expenses within 2% variance of approved annual budget.
- Deliver executive financial reports and dashboards by the 5th business day of each month.
- Implement at least two new automation or efficiency improvements per quarter that enhance accuracy speed or visibility.
- Ensure 100% of Finance team members have quarterly goals and receive feedback on performance.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
What does the hiring process entail
- Stage 1 (Recruiter Screen) - After you submit your application our talent recruitment team will review and reach out to candidates. During this 30-minute phone call well discuss your career journey and professional motivators while learning about GR0 overall and the Creative Producer opportunity.
- Stage 2 (Leadership Interview) - In this stage youll meet with a member of the Leadership team to dive deeper into your experience. Youll discuss your approach to financial strategy decision-making team leadership and explore how your methods align with our organizational goals. This conversation will also give you an opportunity to learn more about the teams structure key initiatives and the types of projects and cross-functional partnerships youd be leading.
- Stage 3 (Co-Founders Connect) - The last conversation of the interview process is always a chance for you to connect with our CEO and Co-FounderKevin Miller and our Chief Growth Officer and Co-FounderJon Zacharias.
- Stage 4 (Offer) - If a #GR0mance has brewed we will make you a competitive offer and hope youll accept!
Whats in it for you
- Shared Financial Success- GR0 believes strongly in equal pay for equal work and transparency in compensation is one vehicle to achieve that. Total annual compensation for this role is market competitive with a salary range of $140000-$150000.
- Health and Family Benefits - GR0 offers comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage options for GR0ers and their families.
- Wi-Fi Reimbursement - All employees receive a monthly reimbursement to help cover internet expenses while working.
- Unlimited PTO -We know that rest is vital to your well-being and career success so we give you the flexibility and trust to take it when you need it.
- Paid Holidays - Take time to celebrate and rejuvenate with 13 fully paid holidays throughout the year.
- Community Impact -GR0 is committed to supporting the communities where we work and live by partnering with local charitable organizations to give back in various ways.
ABOUT US:
Headquartered in Los Angeles California GR0 is an award-winning digital marketing agency focused exclusively on igniting organic growth for direct-to-consumer and business-to-business startups and established brands. GR0 empowers these brands to build powerful online brands using a highly technical best-in-class approach that delivers value and experience to consumers and engagement and sales for brands.
GR0s notable awards and achievements include:
Glassdoors Top CEOs (2021)
Clutchs Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies (2022)
Comparablys Best Places to Work in Los Angeles ()
Comparablys Best Company for Career Growth (2021)
Built Ins Moxie Women in Tech Awards ()
Great Place to Work ( )
DotComm Awards ()
Power Partners (2024)
At GR0 we put our people above all else. We promote an environment that celebrates diversity fosters openness and encourages conversations around what makes us different to further learn from one another. GR0 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Forecasting
- Ellucian
- Financial Report Writing
- GAAP
- Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Management
- Financial Planning
About Company
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