CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)

Yamamoto Co Ltd - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Executive

Hybrid - Minneapolis, MN

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Yamamoto, you will oversee the financial health of the organization, providing strategic financial guidance and ensuring effective financial management. This role requires a seasoned financial executive with a strong background in finance, accounting, and business operations, as well as a thorough understanding of the advertising industry. The position can be based in Minneapolis, Chicago, or New York.

Responsibilities

• Act as a positive, engaged agency leader among internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop strategies, manage and report on the company finances including growth targets, EBITDA, client and staff profitability/utilization, client pricing, and overall company expense controls.
• Lead, manage and mentor the financial, administrative, and operations functions in the agency.
• Drive a culture of excellent commercial judgment in business decision making.
• Lead initiatives to grow the business through revenue enhancement and margin protection.
• Contribute to the annual and long-term agency plans through development of robust financial insight and actionable data.
• Establish and manage all aspects of agency finance including pricing, staffing models, utilization rates, client contracts, and capital expenditures.
• Develop key performance indicators and monitor/report KPIs to support the company's strategic business plan.
• Review financial monthly dashboards and quarterly analytics packages for Stagwell.
• Supervise and direct financial management, treasury, budgeting, audits, and taxes.
• Ensure compliance with Stagwell's partner level SOX controls.
• Participate in acquisition and growth activities to support business objectives and plans.
• Oversee client contract administration and direct best practices in the client billing area.
• Administer the monthly closing process and direct monthly forecasting and cash flow reporting.
• Provide structured and unstructured feedback, training opportunities, and performance plans for staff.
• Effectively manage the agency's resources and relationships across all departments.
• Create, refine, adhere to and support agency/departmental policies and systems.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required.
• 15+ years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior financial leadership role, preferably within an advertising or marketing agency.
• Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role.
• Must be a strategic thinker with demonstrated success in achieving organizational financial goals.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, with a keen understanding of financial modeling and forecasting.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and industry-specific financial practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or MBA are often preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working schedule with a 50/50 in-office policy.