Financial Director

About the Company:

Ballyhoo Media is a rapidly growing, cutting-edge out-of-home advertising company positioned as the industry leader in water-based media. We’re an energetic startup looking to add entrepreneurial self-starters to our fast-growing team. Driven by our mission to enhance the waterways, we deliver breakthrough mediums for advertising, entertainment, and collaborative experiences for our community. We provide an interactive canvas to the landscapes of America’s waterfront cities, creating lasting and memorable campaigns for our clients, including Disney, Amazon, Anheuser Busch, HBO, Twitter, and more!

Job Description:

We are seeking a Financial Director to join our growing team. You will report directly to the CEO and serve as one of the company’s senior leaders and a centralized team member managing all of Ballyhoo Media’s subsidiaries. The Financial Director will be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day functions of the company’s accounting needs, while also helping craft the company’s FP&A strategy. You will be expected to work closely with Ballyhoo’s other senior leaders to help formulate and lead the Company’s growth strategy as we look to scale into new markets. This is a great opportunity for candidates to get onboard with a thriving young company and help propel it to the next level!

Job Overview

• Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Align financial objectives with the overall business strategy in collaboration with senior management.
• Provide timely and accurate financial analysis, reports, and insights.
• Monitor key financial metrics and performance indicators, reporting on trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and create detailed financial plans.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to support operational needs.
• Develop and maintain rolling forecasts to adapt to changing market conditions.
• Optimize cash management strategies to maximize returns on surplus funds.
• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and tax functions.
• Manage the month-end process and identify efficiencies in the process.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and provide recommendations for capital allocation.
• Assess the financial impact of potential mergers, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.
• Identify and assess financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements are prepared and maintained.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the finance department.
• Effectively communicate financial performance, forecasts, and strategies to stakeholders.
• Manage and implement appropriate financial softwares as well as enterprise resource planning systems.
• Collaborate with external auditors, financial advisors, and banking partners as needed.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field (Master’s in Accounting/MBA preferred)
• CPA certification (required)
• 5+ years experience in finance roles that involve general accounting, financial reporting, and/or audit roles (advertising experience a plus)
• Extensive experience with financial planning and analysis
• Proven leadership experience in managing finance teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and financial software.
• Strong knowledge of current GAAP
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines

Ballyhoo Media