Talentsquare is seeking an experienced Finance Director to oversee all financial aspects of business and drive the company’s financial strategy and planning. They will be responsible for assessing the financial performance of the company as well as possible risks and investments.

The Finance Director is a reliable professional. He/She should be a strategic thinker and an effective leader who can help to build the company’s financial function and team from the group up. The goal is to guide the company towards profitability and long-term success.

An ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of all accounting, financial and business principles. They will be assertive, collaborative, and have experience reporting to a Board of Directors as well as familiarity with the media and entertainment industry.

Whats expected of the Finance Director? Well here's what we expect...

In Q1, our ideal Finance Director will:

• Create templates for relevant financial reporting to management, investors, Board of Directors, artists and stakeholders
• Provide the management team with a weekly snapshot of revenue and cash flow
• Contribute financial update to monthly investor and board communications
• Assist CEO and COO in preparing quarterly board presentation
• Create and implement company-wide processes for budget controls, vendor payments, cash management and expense tracking
• Create and execute month-end close processes
• Oversee compliance and accuracy of accounting with quarterly review/audit process
• Build fiscal year forecast
• Manage staff payroll
• Manage regular royalty distribution to rights holders

By end of Y1, our ideal successful Finance Director will continue to do all of the above, as well as:

• Develop risk analytics process to inform investment and strategic decisions
• Lead in the preparation of the annual budget
• Manage and optimize tax obligations and compliance
• Develop a 1-2 year roadmap for the company’s financial function

• Proven experience Finance or similar role in senior position
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices
• Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. SAP)
• An analytical mind with a strategic ability
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• BSc/BA in accounting, finance or relevant field; MSc/MA is a plus
• CPA or other relevant qualification is a plus