Deputy CFO

Location: New York (4 days onsite)

Employment Type: Full Time

Industry: digital media / news publishing

Deputy CFO

Location: New York (Hybrid) – 4 days per week in office

Reports to: CFO

The Opportunity

Our client is a rapidly growing, startup / media company experiencing significant global expansion across multiple revenue streams and international markets. As the business scales, they are seeking a hands-on Deputy CFO to lead the company's accounting, financial planning & analysis, treasury, and finance operations.

Reporting directly to the current CFO, this executive will oversee the global finance organization, partner with senior leadership on strategic decision-making, and build the financial infrastructure needed to support the company's next stage of growth. This is an opportunity to step into a true Deputy CFO role with broad ownership and executive visibility – path to future CFO.

Must Haves:

Led the accounting and FP&A function for a fast-growing startup
Overseen international consolidations
Built an accounting/finance function from the ground up – including systems integrations, upgrades, and overall financial structure
Comfortable being hands-on and managing a team of 0-5

Key Responsibilities

Lead global accounting, financial reporting, and month-end/year-end close processes across multiple entities and international jurisdictions.
Own consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance with US GAAP, and effective internal controls.
Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and management reporting processes.
Lead financial modeling, scenario planning, and variance analysis to provide actionable insights to executive leadership and the Board.
Manage treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and liquidity planning.
Oversee finance systems, ERP platforms, reporting tools, and automation initiatives to improve scalability and efficiency.
Manage external auditors, tax advisors, and outsourced accounting partners while ensuring regulatory compliance across global operations.
Partner with the CFO and executive team on strategic initiatives, international expansion, operational improvements, and business growth.

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience spanning accounting, financial operations, and FP&A.
Proven experience leading both controllership/accounting functions and budgeting, forecasting, and planning functions.
Strong background managing multi-entity, multi-currency, and international finance operations.
Experience overseeing consolidations, intercompany transactions, and foreign currency accounting.
Demonstrated success scaling finance organizations within high-growth, venture-backed, private equity-backed, or rapidly expanding companies.
Deep knowledge of US GAAP, financial controls, audit management, and regulatory compliance.
Hands-on experience with ERP and financial systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Workiva, BlackLine, FloQast, or similar platforms.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA, MBA, or Big Four accounting experience strongly preferred.

Featured benefits

Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k)