Who are we?
J/PR is a global communications firm specializing in public relations, content creation, and social media. We work with some of the best hotels, resorts, and lifestyle brands in the world, including Relais & Chateaux, Vail Resorts Hospitality, and Hilton Luxury Brands to name a few. You can see our current client list here. Being a part of this international powerhouse agency will connect you to a roster of distinguished hotels, resorts, restaurants, real estate projects, and destinations across the globe, elevating your career (and your frequent flier status). We tell compelling original stories to connect brands to their target audiences. We’re passionate, professional, and purpose-driven. We're dedicated to our work, the agency, our clients, and each other.
Forbes said “These are the Women Deciding Where You’re Traveling,” and Inc. Magazine featured J/PR in an article titled, “How Two Millennial-ish Women Built a PR Powerhouse.” This is in addition to numerous awards like PR News Best Places to Work, New York Observer PR Power 5 for five years in a row, The PR Net 100, Forbes Five Star Agency, PR Couture Spotlight Agency of the Year, and Crain’s Best Places to Work (to name a few).
At J/PR, we’re incredibly intentional about our company culture, and we wholeheartedly believe in a work-life blend, where you'll be empowered to continue learning and growing through travel, mentorship, training, and retreats, along with a connected company culture.
The Role
The CFO, based in our San Diego office, is responsible for the financial strategy and success of the company as directed by the Founding Partner and CEO. The CFO is a leader who can guide the financial systems that empower us. We’re searching for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join our team of high-performing professionals and keep our finances positioned for continued success. The CFO will have a day-to-day, ongoing impact on company operations, helping us to analyze, strategize, and grow our three entities and their financial performance. This role has full responsibility for the revenue cycle and all accounting teams, working hand in hand with our VP of Operations, VP of Business Development, VP of People and Culture, and Agency Presidents.
The CFO participates as a productive member of the leadership team and supports the organizational mission and vision while growing our financial position. This includes the production of periodic financial and KPI reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results. The CFO will also work with our external Accounting Firm to ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. This seasoned financial strategist will also have experience raising capital, mergers and acquisitions, and adapting to change, whether it’s through growth or downsizing. As a member of senior management, the CFO will be comfortable in a leadership role that requires clear and effective communication skills.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead and direct the finance function with a balance of strategic and operational initiatives that support the growth ambition of the business
- Take responsibility (either directly or via staff) for all cash management, investments, insurance, budgeting, and financial reporting, and help drive the company’s financial strategy and hiring needs
- Coordinate development of annual operating, capital, and program budgets, as well as reporting for the same
- Ensure cash flow is compatible with operations by overseeing day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal-control activities of the organization
- Develop and implement best practices and tools to ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organization that has strong fiscal management, project coordination, cross-team communications, and workflows
- Comply with national and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation and taking appropriate action
- Work with senior managers to efficiently develop budget proposals, provide access to project finance information, and ensure contract/grant compliance and reporting
- Research revenue opportunities and economic trends, analyze internal operations, and identify areas for cost reduction and process enhancement
- Perform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments, and evaluate and manage capital structure and fundraising initiatives
- Monitor business performance with tracking tools, establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports for earnings calls, management team, and rest of company
- Manage finance personnel and oversee financial IT systems, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory entities (ex: Financial Accounting Standards Board, Internal Revenue Service, state attorneys general)
- Builds and maintains financial data models, reporting systems, dashboards, and performance metrics to identify business trends and guide data-driven decision-making
- Delivers financial reporting and analysis to the CEO, strategic leadership group, and Board of Directors
- Collaborates actively with the CEO on financial matters of strategic value and importance to the organization and participates actively in identifying solutions and aids in the execution of the same
- Oversee all company insurance policies
- Oversee the comprehensive financial forecasting models to predict future revenue, expenses, and cash flow on a global scale
- Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to establish financial goals and objectives
- Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives
- Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures
- Monthly analysis of invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with client contracts
- Oversee the payroll functions and benefits from a financial perspective
- Integrate and optimize financial information systems
- Drive automation and process optimization of financial processes
- Manage relationships with external vendors and consultants
- Develop and build talent and a high-performing finance and accounting team through mentoring, feedback, and professional development
- Provide staff utilization reporting on a regular recurring basis
- Monitor human capital resource management
- Provides leadership to and subsequently leads the budgeting process in partnership with CEO, department directors and managers in the preparation and development of their budgets.
- Oversees the administration of the organization’s 401k retirement plan and ensures compliance with COBRA, IRS, ERISA and other related regulations
- Collaborates with and provides leadership and counsel to senior Human Resources leadership specific to the financial modeling and design of group health, dental, vision, and disability plans, etc.
- Identify, analyze, and execute on corporate development opportunities, including partnerships and M&A
- ACA Compliance Reporting; Working Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements
Accounting Duties
Lead and oversee the following:
- Accounts receivable collections
- Bank & credit card reconciliations
- Maintaining orderly accounting filing system
- Reports to/for management
- Budget process
- Monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes
- Corporate tax reporting
- Local, state and federal government reporting requirements
- Other duties as needed
Other Accounting Responsibilities
- Intercompany account reconciliations
- Bank deposits
- Review and approve payroll & commission data
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Five or more years of experience in executive leadership roles
- Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity
- Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills
- Understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning
- Working knowledge of how to raise capital outside traditional lines of credit
- Knowledge of payroll processes and systems, payroll taxes, accounting methods and third-party reimbursement systems
- Oral Communication Skills & Responsiveness
- Written Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Computer Literacy
- Proficient in Excel
- Organization
- Reading Skills
- Time Management
- Bookkeeping Skills
- QuickBooks Online Experience (required)
- Management Experience
- Experience in Acquisitions and Mergers
- Has experience working with several currencies including USD and GBP
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting, business accounting, or finance and/or professional certification (ex: Certified Public Accountant)
- International finance experience
- Experience in mergers and acquisitions and investor relations
Benefits
J/PR offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- Competitive base salary: $170,000 - $250,000, commensurate with experience
- Bonus opportunities
- Year-end discretionary bonus
- Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
- Company contributions to medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
- 401K with employer match
- Accrued PTO
- Birthday PTO
- Flexible Release Fridays
- Hotel trade with our world-class clients (complimentary stays across our entire portfolio)
- Hybrid office schedule (2-3 days in office)
- Corporate ClassPass discounts
- Pet insurance discounts
- Milestone gifts at 1, 5, and 10 years
- Annual holiday and summer parties, plus regular socials
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
J Public Relations (J/PR) and 20Two Studio (Studio) strongly support equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
J/PR and Studio recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. J/PR and Studio may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting, and search firms.
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