VP/SVP, Accounting & Finance

WE HAVE CREATED A WORLD WHERE ART AND SCIENCE ARE BEST FRIENDS

Known is a modern marketing company engineered for the unprecedented opportunities and challenges facing marketers today. We are about 200+ people strong, pairing PhD data scientists with award-winning creatives, strategists, engineers and expert research teams to produce some of the most innovative and cutting-edge creative work in culture. We believe that when creative truly collaborates with science, strategy, and technology, amazing things can happen.

Ad Age touted that “Known may be the ultimate example of a full-service agency,” and honored us with two prestigious recognitions again this year: The A-List as one of the top 10 agencies in the world, and Ad Age’s Data & Insights Agency of the year for the third year in a row. Without our incredible partnerships with our clients, spanning across the leading brands in finance, technology, entertainment, media, CPG, real estate, and many other categories, honors like this could not be possible, and also have helped us earn additional awards and recognitions over the years like: Emmys, Clios Entertainment and Sports Awards, Effies, Cannes Lions Awards, ProMax Agency of the Year, and Digiday’s Most Innovative Media Agency to name a few.

We couldn’t create this award-winning work without seeking out and hiring the best talent. What does it mean to be a Knowner? We are curious innovators, knowledge-hunters who are constantly challenging ourselves to do better and be better for our clients, for our team and for our world at large.

BUT ENOUGH ABOUT US, LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU

About the role: 

We are seeking an exceptional finance executive with 15+ years of experience to drive operational excellence and financial optimization. This pivotal role offers a competitive compensation package for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can scale our business through strategic efficiency and lean team leadership.

As the VP/SVP, Accounting & Finance, you will shape and execute our financial strategy, focusing on streamlining processes, maximizing efficiency, and leading a lean, high-performing finance team. You will play a critical role in ensuring financial precision and operational agility while fostering innovation and scalability. This position reports directly to the CEO.

 This role is right for you if:

• Nothing excites you more than learning something new, and bringing your experience, analytical skills, and creativity to solve challenging problems.
• You are thrilled by the feeling of becoming an expert while also uncovering new opportunities for your career.
• You crave being part of a team that takes on these challenges together and that respects and values the unique perspective that each person brings.
• You are at a stage in your career where you are focused on growth, opportunity, and diverse experiences, seeking an environment that enables you to explore various exciting career paths.
• You have a drive for identifying and providing strategic insights that matter to stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities Include:

Drive Efficiency & Optimization

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial operations, reduce redundancies, and optimize resource allocation.
• Collaborate with IT to evaluate automated, scalable financial systems for accurate, timely, and compliant reporting.
• Oversee cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to ensure cost-effective decision-making.
• Monitor and mitigate financial risks while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Lead a Lean, Expert Team

• Assess and refine the existing finance team, building a lean, high-caliber group of professionals with deep expertise in forecasting, budgeting, tax, compliance, and automated systems.
• Mentor and inspire your team to deliver exceptional results, fostering a culture of precision, accountability, and innovation.
• Leverage your experience to recruit and develop top-tier talent capable of executing complex financial strategies with agility.

Strategic Leadership

• Serve as a key member of the leadership team, driving strategic and operational decisions that align with the company’s growth objectives.
• Act as a thought leader, anticipating industry trends and positioning the company for long-term financial success.
• Manage investor relations, boardroom communications, and client interactions with clarity and confidence.
• Oversee big