Chief Financial Officer

Summary

Join LeapPoint, a leading digital advisory firm, as their Chief Financial Officer. This role involves overseeing financial management, reporting, analysis, and strategic direction, working closely with the CEO and leadership team. Responsibilities include financial planning, budgeting, process review, and compliance with Omnicom standards. The CFO will also lead systems initiatives, provide strategic support for M&A activities, and manage finance and accounting staff. This position requires extensive experience in finance and accounting, strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to contribute to LeapPoint's long-term strategic vision. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated team player capable of working effectively under pressure.

Requirements

Minimum 15 years’ experience in finance or accounting

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall management of LeapPoint, in conjunction with the CEO and other members of the Leadership Team, with respect to financial, operational and client matters focusing on achievement of Revenue and Profit targets
• Responsible for financial planning, forecasting and budgeting process with LeapPoint’s CEO and leadership team
• Responsible for financial process review and implementation of best practices across LeapPoint to maintain appropriate procedures/process and controls in support of S-Box and other OMC/DAS and OPMG standards; maintain an effective governance structure supporting the financial and operational management of LeapPoint; manage operations in compliance with Omnicom’s Grant of Authority and other policies/ processes as implemented from time to time
• Responsible for the accurate and timely compilation and reporting of financial information in accordance with OPMG and DAS/OMC policies
• Responsible for review and analysis of all financial statements submitted to Group, including revenue recognition and growth/attrition, expense management and analysis versus Plans/Forecasts
• Responsible for management and tracking of LeapPoint investments and non-billable activities to ensure appropriate reserve allocation and management to approved budget, as well as achievement of planned ROI
• Responsible for working capital management to ensure cash maximization and mitigation of credit risk in conjunction with OPMG/OMC/DAS policies
• Responsible to lead LeapPoint systems initiatives to drive quality and timely financial reporting, as well as provide the requisite analysis to proactively manage revenue and profit drivers and ensure that LeapPoint leadership have the data needed to make business decisions
• Strategic Support: Engagement with M&A evaluation and strategic development initiatives; deliver financial analysis and insights to help drive structural and investment decisions
• Provide LeapPoint CEO and Leadership Team scenario planning and insights to help drive operational, investment and M&A decisions
• Ability to contribute to the vision of the organization and to partner to develop medium- and long-term plans for LeapPoint’s evolution
• Responsible for financial leadership/structure development around client pricing and new business initiatives/start-ups within LeapPoint to ensure client profitability targets are achieved
• Ownership of client contract and Statement of Work review process to ensure the appropriate protection of LeapPoint across all aspects of engagements/ relationships (incl. liability caps, data privacy laws and partner/vendor performance, among others) and in compliance with OPMG/OMC/DAS policies
• Manage finance and accounting staff to support activities across FP&A, Payroll, Working Capital, and reporting
• Proactively partner with HR to maintain ongoing development and mentorship for finance and accounting staff, as well as the financial/operational development of other key leaders

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent
• Mix of public accounting and private sector experience
• Strong organizational skills; excellent financial and managerial skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and meet deadlines under pressure
• Self-motivated with a positive/professional approach to management; flexible and a good team player