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CreatorUp lists this Vice President, Finance & Corporate Administration (full-time or part-time) opportunity in los angeles, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Vice President, Finance & Corporate Administration (full-time or part-time)
Position Summary The Vice President, Finance & Corporate Administration leads all aspects of finance, accounting, and corporate administration across the organization. This role oversees core finance and accounting functions, HR and recruiting, risk and compliance, and corporate administration to ensure financial integrity, operational efficiency, and business alignment with CreatorUp’s growth objectives.
Salary Range:
$125,000 – $145,000 per year plus employee benefits (or part-time/fractional equivalent)
Reports to: CEO & COO
Location: Los Angeles / Remote
Hours: Full-time or Part-time (“Fractional”)
Position Overview
Financial Operations
Cash monitoring and short-term cash planning
Oversight of monthly close and financial reporting
Review of general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations
Coordination with accounting, payroll, and production accounting teams
Financial hygiene and process improvements as needed
Primary point of contact for finance-related questions
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Investor and lender reporting
Monthly or quarterly financial packages (KPIs, forecasts, insights)
Rolling forecasts and forward-looking analysis
Strategic cash planning and runway management
Support for fundraising, debt conversations, and investor diligence
Executive-level financial insights to support leadership decisions
Delivery, Execution & Revenue Enablement
Identification of operational inefficiencies and margin improvement opportunities
Financial insight into resourcing, utilization, and delivery economics
Sales workflow and pipeline financial analysis
Support for pricing, scoping, and deal structure
Cross-functional alignment between finance, operations, and sales leadership
Establishing metrics that link execution to financial outcomes
Strategic & Analytical Support
Ad hoc financial modeling and scenario analysis
Long-range planning or strategic financial roadmaps
One-time reporting or investor materials
Systems evaluation or implementation support
Finance Responsibilities
Finance and Accounting
Manage / Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including Revenue & Accounts Receivable, Expenses & Accounts Payable, GL, tax and payroll to ensure timely and accurate collections and payments
Manage / Oversee monthly / quarterly / annual close and ensure all financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cashflow Statement) are accurate and completed in a timely manner in accordance with U.S. GAAP and accounting authorities in select international markets
Implement / Manage / Oversee production accounting and payroll best practices and systems. Drive the evolution of systems to support scalable reporting and automation
Manage / Oversee the Company’s accounting, procurement and T&E related systems
Implement and maintain strong internal controls and policies to safeguard company assets.
Manage / Oversee annual financial statement audit and relationship with external auditors
Manage / Oversee US accounts and financial statements, with support from outsourced accounting firm
Manage / Oversee international accounts and financial statements, with support from accounting firms in foreign markets (including Singapore, India, Greece and the UAE)
Financial Planning and Analysis
Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, monthly reporting and rolling financial models for Net Bookings, Revenue, Gross/Net profit, COGS, OPEX and Cashflow
Perform monthly variance analyses and recommend corrective actions
Provide financial insight and decision support to guide pricing, margin management, and investment decisions.
Present key financial metrics, dashboards, performance analyses and recommendations to leadership to support executive decision-making
Partner with business and production leads to align resource planning and project profitability.
Work cross-functionally with Production, Marketing, Business Operations, and Sales teams to drive operational efficiencies. Work collaboratively across organizations to improve and establish processes which enable growth
Establish metrics and analysis for a high-growth company. Develop leading indicators to predict future performance. Drive increased forecast accuracy
Establish a high level of credibility with internal customers
Synthesize and present findings periodically to key stakeholders and investors.
Cash Management & Risk
Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to support business operations and growth initiatives.
Oversee treasury functions, including forecasting, banking, and credit management.
Identify and mitigate key financial and operational risks; maintain adequate insurance coverage and risk management policies.
Support investor reporting, debt management, and capital planning as required.
Production Accounting
Partner with production leadership to implement job costing, budget tracking, and profitability.
Ensure consistent financial controls and reporting across client projects, retainers, and production workflows.
Build and manage a scalable production accounting function aligned with creative operations.
Investor Relations
Prepare financial updates / models / scenarios for Board meetings, Monthly Investor Reports and investor meetings and provision of accurate and timely financial statements, budgets, forecasts and analyses
Maintain / Manage the company’s capitalization table
Manage the company’s employee stock option plan
Corporate Administration Responsibilities
International Entities
Manage international accounting firms in international markets, including but not limited to, Singapore, India, Greece and the UAE. Oversee the financial statements for US and international operations
Manage international corporate directors and oversee corporate filings in the US and abroad to maintain / expand international presence
Platforms – Manage and optimize the resources, agreements and relationships with outsourced financial service, internal resources and financial platforms (including, QuickBooks, Backdrop (production expense management), Expensify (corporate expense management), ADP)
Insurance
Partner with insurance providers (currently, MFE Insurance) in the US and internationally to optimize and renew company-wide insurance policies
Confirm insurance coverage levels correspond to the levels requested by clients in each client contract – obtain additional insurance as needed
Tax
Partner with tax accountants (currently, Charles Lee) in the US and internationally to file and report annual taxes and comply with other tax requirements
Manage annual financial audit and relationship with external auditors
Develop and implement appropriate financial controls and fraud policies
Banking and Debt Financing
Maintain excellent working relationships with banking partners (currently, Bank of America in the US)
Evaluate and, as appropriate, employ debt financing options
Payroll
Manage / Oversee all aspects of payroll administration, including setup, processing, new hire/termination coordination
Manage and administer benefits, such as payroll deductions for benefit plans, paid and sick time-off tracking, medical/dental/vision coverage and setting up retirement plan contributions and limits.
Manage / Oversee payroll administration for US and international employees and contractors, including, but not limited to, managing the employee master file, payroll accounting and financial reconciliations
Ensure compliance with city, state, national and international HR regulations
Employee Benefits
Manage and optimize the relationship and agreement with employee benefit providers / platforms
Optimize employee benefit programs to ensure employee satisfaction and retention
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; MBA or CPA preferred.
10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including experience in media, production, or SaaS environments.
Proven ability to manage multi-entity accounting and international operations.
Experience leading cross-functional teams covering finance, HR, and administration.
Strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills with the ability to partner across creative and technical teams.
High degree of integrity, ownership, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Skills
Expert knowledge of GAAP, SEC reporting, and regulatory compliance
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and analysis
Strong understanding of financial systems and software
Experience in board/investor relations and corporate governance
Knowledge of corporate law and regulatory requirements
Experience working with external auditors and tax accountants
Personal Attributes
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Outstanding communication and presentation abilities
Strong ethical standards and integrity
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal and networking abilities
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Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
Who can apply
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