Vice President of Finance And Operations

$145,000 - $175,000/Yr

The Cake Company - Rockville, MD

Full-time - Senior

Rockville, MD

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The VP of Operations and Finance will play a crucial role in leading the operational and financial strategies of an events agency specializing in large-scale conferences for global brands. This position requires a blend of strong operational management and financial oversight, ensuring the agency runs efficiently while meeting its financial goals. The role involves collaboration with the leadership team to shape the overall strategy and manage various operational aspects, including talent resources, infrastructure, and financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the leadership team to collaborate in planning and execution of overall strategy.
• Oversee the operations of the company including management of contracts and legal firms.
• Manage Talent Resources, including recruiting, onboarding, and HR procedures and policies.
• Manage infrastructure including information technologies and offices.
• Oversee the financial operations and team, including managing all accounting and financial processes and reporting systems.
• Direct the preparation and management of the annual operating budget and all financial reporting.
• Manage procurement process, vendor agreements, and client contracts from sourcing to execution.
• Interface proactively with outside tax firms.

Requirements

• Experience building great teams.
• Strong operational experience with a solid financial background, preferably in a startup, entrepreneurial, or services organization.
• A proven track record of results-driven negotiating, problem solving, and process development and deployment.
• A strong tool kit that enables support for a team and organization with a balance of clarity and flexibility.
• An understanding of navigating an ecosystem of full-time creatives, freelancers, independent contractors, and subcontractors.
• Experience managing and implementing systems and processes that are balanced in efficiency and purpose.