Bookkeeper / Finance Manager

About Hutch Advertising We are a startup performance advertising agency and marketing consultancy founded by industry veterans who believe the current client/agency model is broken. Simply put, we believe the best teams deliver the best results for clients, which translates to more profit for those clients and ultimately more income for the team who put in the hard work. We work hard to find the best employees and align everyone's incentives for win-win outcomes. This includes a unique profit-sharing program and options for employees to become partners/owners of the company. If you are smart, motivated, and want to get in on the ground floor of something special, please read on and apply below. About the role The Bookkeeper/Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in managing both the agency's and the owner’s personal finances, with a clear path for progression to a senior leadership position. This role requires a blend of technical skills, strategic insight, and leadership potential, aiming to support the agency’s ambitious goals through impeccable financial management. What you'll do Oversee all aspects of financial management for the agency, including but not limited to bookkeeping, financial reporting, analysis, and compliance. Implement and refine client billing practices, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in monthly invoice preparation. Engage in strategic financial planning, including cash flow management, monthly P&L review, profitability analysis, and forecasting to meet and exceed revenue targets. Facilitate the integration and optimization of our technology stack for financial processes, promoting automation and efficiency. Manage and allocate expenses accurately, offering strategic insights into cost management and profitability enhancement per client/project. Provide regular, detailed financial reports and insights, leveraging Slack for quick updates, email for comprehensive reports, and video conferencing for in-depth discussions. Contribute to the agency’s strategic growth, preparing for potential future reorganization, mergers, or acquisitions. Assist with the owner’s personal financial management, applying international tax knowledge to ensure compliance and efficiency. Qualifications Proven experience in financial management within an ad agency, demonstrating expertise in complex financial operations and strategic planning. Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online, and Google Sheets, and a demonstrated ability to integrate and optimize financial software tools. Strong background in tax preparation, compliance, and ideally international taxation, with specific expertise in US-France tax considerations. Excellent leadership qualities with the potential to grow into a CFO role, including strategic vision, risk management, and investor relations skills. Effective communication skills, fluent in English, with French proficiency, considered a plus. Comfort with remote communication tools (Slack, email, video conferencing) is essential. Ability to work independently, managing time effectively across different time zones to meet the agency’s and owner’s needs. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where your contributions make a real impact on the success of our clients and our business.