Director of Finance

Omnigon is a team of digital strategists, artists and technologists working exclusively in digital content delivery in the sports, media and entertainment industries. Since its founding in 2008, Omnigon has established itself as a market leader, focused on helping clients achieve returns on the strategic, creative and technical investments they’ve made.

We are looking for a Director of Finance to help lead our rapidly expanding NYC based multi-national technology company.

• Overall responsibility for all Finance-related matters of all Omnigon companies worldwide
• Support and coordination of Tax and IT-related matters
• Responsible for the monthly reporting to Omnigon management (actual data and forecast) in line with the Company accounting policies and all applicable guidelines (e.g. planning instructions, treasury guidelines, etc.)
• Communication and coordination of Finance matters.
• Responsible for compliance of Financial Statements with GAAP, IFRS and all local regulations (statutory requirements, tax and legal)
• Responsible for up-to-date Finance systems and processes in all Omnigon companies

Specific tasks

• Lead and oversee Accounting, Controlling and Treasury functions across all Omnigon companies globally
• Monitor accuracy, review, enforce and report projects percentage completion (POC) data
• Ensure compliance of figures with IFRS and GAAP
• Prepare quarterly reporting packages and financial statements for statutory and tax purposes
• Liaison with external accountants and auditors globally
• Prepare monthly management reports explaining past and predicting future performance of Omnigon Group companies
• Prepare financial aspects of the Strategic Annual Plan while assuring accurate and complete financial planning across all company activities
• Oversee and support day-to-day controlling matters, including:
• Monthly forecasting and reporting across all divisions, projects, overhead costs and other financial items
• Variance analysis
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports to management team
• Perform liquidity planning and cash flow analysis
• Responsible for various Treasury-related matters, including:
• Cash management and concentration
• Identify and institute strategies for financial risks as well as contingent liabilities
• Bank account management across all Omnigon companies
• Establish and maintain local bank relationships
• Establish and maintain regular communication and close cooperation across all local Finance Teams (foreign bookeepers, foreign accountants, etc.)
• Ensure continuous improvements of finance processes/systems and professional development across all local Finance Teams
• File tax returns and prepare VAT declarations and other tax-related statements in cooperation with external consultants
• Proactively communicate and address all tax-relevant matters
• Perform general administrative tasks (e.g. coordinate with IT, liason with insurance companies, address basic HR topics, etc.)

Educational background:

• Undergrad or higher required
• Advanced degree in accounting a plus

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in accounting and/or controlling, in an international environment including a minimum of 5 years in CFO capacity working at organizations generating $50M+ in revenue, preferably in the Professional Services or Technology industries.

Skills & competencies:

• Very good accounting and controlling knowledge
• Good Finance system knowledge
• Very strong technical skills (Excel, Finance tools)
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word)
• Shows own initiatives and independent work style
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Able to pay close attention to detail while seeing the big picture
• Capable of adapting to ever changing environment
• Strategic thinker

Other requirements:

• Interest in the sport and digital business
• Strong attitude towards high quality, excellence in delivery and ‘client-first’ thinking (external & internal)
• Positive attitude towards Omnigon’s company values
• Ability to work closely with executive team and support other departmental needs.

Required Languages:

• Fluent in English. Knowledge of other languages is a plus.