VP, Finance

SmartBug Media is the full service digital agency of choice for organizations looking to create resilient growth across the entire customer lifecycle. From marketing to sales, revenue operations to customer success, and e-commerce to integration, SmartBug combines sound strategies and technology with top talent to de-risk the future and set the course for continued success. As a fully remote team of over 300 professionals, we believe in delivering exceptional work without compromising work/life balance, no matter where you are. Recognized globally, we've made the Inc. 5000 list seven times, the Adweek 100 four years running, and won numerous Comparably awards for our culture and leadership. We're not just HubSpot's highest-rated partner worldwide but also a two-time HubSpot NA Partner of the Year and proud Elite Partner. Add to that our Master Elite partnership with Klaviyo and our proud partnerships with Shopify and Google.

The Vice President of Finance is responsible for performing accounting and finance related duties on a professional level and works closely with department heads and the CEO in supporting SmartBug Media’s operations. The Vice President of Finance provides support to the Finance function as needed, including month-end close, financial planning, analysis, and reporting. 

Essential Functions:

• Oversee all financial and accounting aspects of the company, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support our growth objectives.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to regulatory bodies and stakeholders.
• Prepare for, and manage the annual audit process.
• Oversee the monthly financial close process.
• Maintain the Company’s capitalization table.
• Lead on FP&A, Accounting, Treasury, and investor relations.
• Maintain, develop and implement internal controls and risk management strategies.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Competencies:

• Communication
• Consultation
• Business Acumen
• Ethical Practice
• GAAP Proficiency
• Relationship Management
• Leadership

Required Education and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree and 10-15 years of accounting/finance experience.
• Ideal candidate will have a mix of public accounting experience and industry
• Must have experience leading an audit
• Must have strong GAAP foundation
• Must have strong excel skills
• Must have excellent communication skills across all levels of staff and with external stakeholders
• CPA preferred
• Experience with foreign exchange preferred

This position will be responsible for managing the global finance and accounting team and their workload, which will fluctuate with area needs. The current team size is 8 professionals.

This job operates in a remote or home office environment.

This is a full-time position. Some flexibility in schedule is allowed, but the employee must be available during typical business hours for their time zone Monday through Friday. This position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work.

No regular travel, with the exception of the company’s annual retreat, is expected for this position.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.