Role:  Director of Finance

Location: Stone Mountain, GA

Who we are:

PureRED is a leading strategic partner for retailers and consumer brands in digital content creation and management. We build creative experiences and digital content that builds brands by placing contextually relevant moments in the consumer’s hands at the right place and at the perfect time. Today, our 500+ tireless experts create, manage and distribute digital content and experiences at a ferocious pace for 14 of the top 25 retailers and consumer brands.

Our PureRED culture is one of passion, creativity and a drive to be better every day and in every situation for every one of our clients. From our core values to our red walls, at every one of our offices, the people within are driven to be better, to work harder and to deliver the very best marketing result for our clients. It’s the PureRED way. It has been that way for the last 51 years and will be for the next 51 years to come.

Who You’ll Work with:

We are currently seeking a Director of Finance to join our PureRED Accounting and Finance team.  In this position, you will help drive overall business and customer profitability analysis, forecasting cycles, and contribute to the preparation of weekly and monthly financial analyses of revenue, expenses, ROI, resource allocation and presentations for the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership. You will actively collaborate with account teams, development and production to identify and share short and long-term opportunities for improved financial performance of customer accounts.  The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, good strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, exceptional numerical proficiency, and strong leadership skills. The noteworthy Finance Director should harmonize financial operations, develop effective financial strategies, guide efforts towards financial stability, monitor all financial activities, promote revenue growth, ensure compliance with accounting regulations, and maintain good relationships with investors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare timely financial reporting with analysis of actual performance, budgets and forecasts
• Facilitate communication of client financial management with internal and external stakeholders
• Lead financial reporting communication with clients’ finance teams
• Partner with Mars teams including client services, accounting and human resources
• Provide leadership with strategic thinking to influence financial and operational metrics
• Responsible for accounting and financial forecasting process on assigned clients
• Perform other ad hoc projects as assigned by SVP and CFO

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA a plus
• 7+ years of experience, proven experience in a similar position
• Strong leadership and communication skills required
• Board Room presence
• Experience in multi-unit and/or agencies
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated
• Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on capacity
• Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulations
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial close, reporting etc.)
• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting
• Proficiency in accounting software, Sage experience desirable
• Project management skills a plus
• System implementation experience desirable
• Professional certification (e.g. CPA) is a plus

PureRED is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Background checks are performed on all new hires and required by the agency.

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Required Skills Required Experience

• High School or Equivalent

• Ability to work on a desktop computer and soft phone.

• Strong internet navigation and research skills.

• Attention to detail, effective communication and active listening.

• Must meet requirements of company background check policy.

• Typing skills 45 WPM and higher

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications is required (Word, Excel)