Director, Finance - Ceremony of Roses

Tbwa Chiat/Day - Culver City, CA

Full-time - Senior

Culver City, CA

About the position

The Director, Finance at Ceremony of Roses plays a crucial role in overseeing financial operations and performance analysis within the company. This position requires a strategic thinker who collaborates with various departments to drive revenue growth and improve profitability. The Director will manage the monthly close process, develop reporting packages, and lead deal analysis for potential artist deals and acquisitions, ensuring the financial health of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly close process, including financial commentary and analysis of performance versus plan and forecast.
• Ensure timely submission of corporate deliverables, including monthly forecasts and annual business plans for current ventures, new acquisitions, and business units.
• Develop and maintain reporting packages, including periodic artist and business unit P&Ls.
• Analyze, assess and then develop quantitative-based recommendations to support revenue growth and improve margin and profitability.
• Lead deal analysis for potential artist deals, acquisitions, and new business investments.
• Serve as the business lead for integration projects related to new and acquired entities, defining requirements around systems, data integration, workflow, processes, and reporting needs.
• Collaborate with the Global Tax Office and Joint Venture Accounting team to assist with tax filings and respond to related inquiries.
• Review royalty statements based on contract terms as needed.
• Engage in special projects, including partnerships with other operational and shared services teams that drive effective communication, collaboration, and coordination against strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA or Master's degree preferred.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification is highly desirable.
• Experience and strong proficiency in financial planning, analysis, and reporting with strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Public accounting or financial reporting experience preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial modeling tools.
• Strong proficiency in financial budgeting, forecasting, and deal analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely.
• Experience in the merchandising, retail, or entertainment industry is a plus.
• Proficiency with financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and business integration projects.
• A critical thinker with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management.
• Experience in risk management and implementing financial controls.
• Knowledge of tax compliance and royalty management.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the merchandising, retail, or entertainment industry is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection
• Resources for pets, mental health and meditation
• Industry-leading fertility coverage
• Fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding
• Fully paid leave for caregivers
• Programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity
• Subsidized back-up child and elder care
• Reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
• Investment in professional growth and development
• Time off for a winter recess