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About the Role

As Director of Finance, you will own the integrity, speed, and scalability of the accounting function across a multi-entity marketing agency group operating in the United States and Canada. This role ensures accurate consolidation, disciplined revenue recognition, strong internal controls, and reliable financial reporting to executive leadership and investors, operating at both strategic and execution levels.

Responsibilities

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, delivering a 10–12 business day consolidated close.
Consolidate multi-entity financials across the US and Canada, including FX translation and intercompany eliminations.
Prepare and present financial results to the VP Finance and executive leadership team.
Maintain technical accounting documentation and accounting policies across entities.
Ensure accurate accrual accounting and alignment between subledgers and the general ledger.
Standardize revenue recognition policies across retainers, time and materials, milestone contracts, and performance-based incentives.
Oversee WIP calculations, accrued revenue, deferred revenue, and contract liabilities.
Ensure CRM and project management systems reconcile accurately to the general ledger.
Monitor gross versus net media treatment and margin consistency by client and service line.
Improve visibility into revenue quality and margin performance across agencies.
Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls and segregation of duties.
Prepare for and manage the annual audit process, ensuring clean audits with minimal adjustments.
Ensure compliance with US sales tax and Canadian GST/HST/QST requirements.
Oversee risk management processes and strengthen audit readiness across entities.
Monitor DSO, DPO, and WIP aging to support disciplined working capital management.
Oversee AR reserve methodology and billing accuracy, targeting billing error rates below 1%.
Support cash forecasting through accurate accruals and timely financial reporting.
Drive improvements in collections visibility and revenue conversion.
Lead and mentor a team of 8–15 accounting professionals, including Accounting Managers and Senior Accountants.
Build performance dashboards and KPIs to measure close efficiency, margin visibility, and control effectiveness.
Drive automation initiatives within ERP and reporting tools to improve efficiency and scalability.
Standardize accounting processes and reporting structures across agencies.
Lead accounting integration efforts for acquired agencies, normalizing policies, systems, and reporting structures.

Requirements

10–15 years of progressive accounting experience, including multi-entity consolidation.
5+ years managing and developing accounting teams.
Experience within marketing agency, media, or professional services environments.
Strong background in project-based and percentage-of-completion revenue accounting.
Deep understanding of internal controls, audit processes, and compliance requirements.
Proven ability to build scalable accounting infrastructure to support growth and M&A.
Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving, and growth-oriented environment.

Skills

CPA designation (US or Canada required)

Location

North America

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

10-15 years accounting experience
5+ years team management

Education Level

CPA designation (US or Canada required)

Salary/Compensations

$115,000–$150,000

Benefits

Hybrid setup
Up to 28 paid days off
Winter holiday shutdowns
Dog-friendly office
Health, dental, and vision plans
Salt Bucks for wellness, RRSPs, or extra time off
Dedicated Salt Days
Top-tier learning access
Formal development opportunities
Team trips
Seasonal socials
DEI programs
Active ERGs

About the Company

Tracxtion is a next-generation hybrid agency network built for the evolving landscape of customer experience and brand engagement.
It helps brands navigate a world where traditional media and marketing boundaries have blurred.
By blending strategy, creativity, media, digital, and AI-enabled execution, Tracxtion drives measurable results through a commitment to hybrid collaboration that seamlessly integrates human talent with cutting-edge tools and partnerships.
From AI-powered advertising and content creation to media planning, experiential events, and in-store retail solutions, Tracxtion partners with leading brands to deliver impactful, innovative, and scalable omnichannel experiences that resonate in the modern marketplace.