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 250+ 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 top ten status on The Agency A-List for 2024 & 2025, and as Ad Age’s Data & Insights Agency of the year for a record 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, Effies, Cannes Lions Awards, ProMax Agency of the Year, Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas, Digiday’s 2025 Best AI Platform 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. Our offices around the U.S. are open and while most of our people work in a hybrid setting, we are a distributed workforce with a number of Knowners working remotely.

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 data initiatives and drive innovation within the finance function to support business growth.those ideas into the team.

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business (CPA highly preferred).
• 15+ years in a senior finance role, with a proven track record of building lean, high-performing teams.
• Expertise in identifying operational efficiencies and implementing scalable financial systems. Exceptional communicator, equally effective in the boardroom, on investor calls, or mentoring teams.
• Versatile experience across private and public sectors
• Advertising or media agency experience, with a deep understanding of the industry’s financial dynamics, is required.

SOME OF OUR PERKS

• Unlimited paid time off
• 401k with company matching and no vesting period
• Annual bonuses
• Generous medical plan
• Paid parental leave

ONE LAST THING TO ASK YOURSELF

All this might sound great, but you’re probably still wondering, “Would I be a good fit for Known?” or “Would Known be a good fit for me?” Our culture is propped up by four values that we aspire to every day: We are one team. We see the good. We never stop learning. There’s always a better way. At Known we are setting out to build something more than just a company. We are building a legacy filled with exceptionally talented people with a kaleidoscope of backgrounds, experiences, and origin stories who feel encouraged and empowered to bring their whole selves to work, and to partner with us in molding and shaping our culture through our values.

Known is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or locally protected class.

The base salary for this position is $250K-$300K.

        This range is posted in compliance with state and municipal Pay Transparency laws. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to receive additional Known benefits.

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