Job Summary:

The Senior Vice President of Administration and Finance will oversee the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of the company's administrative and financial services and departments, supporting and promoting profitable goals and objectives.

Duties/Responsibilities:

In collaboration with other executive staff, and skilled and trusted departmental employees, develops, implements, operates, maintains, and controls the essential operating systems, information, and financial business of the company.

Defines and implements key performance indicators and strategic objectives for the division and, as appropriate, the entire organization; facilitates measurement of those objectives, reporting results to the executive team.

Drafts and implements policies and best practices to support achievement of objectives and required standards.

Drafts business plans for new products, services, and markets.

Ensures availability of adequate and appropriate equipment, staffing, and systems; recommends additional staffing and services.

Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices, including but not limited to tax laws, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), federal acquisition regulations (FAR), and cost accounting standards (CAS).

Maintains knowledge of developments and trends in finance and administration including technological advances.

Facilitates implementation of new systems and major modifications of existing systems to reduce downtime.

Performs other duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Thorough knowledge of financial and legal best practices and requirements with a proven ability to provide sound and ethical financial counsel to executive leadership.

Thorough understanding of and personal involvement with systems and methodologies of finance and administration.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA preferred.

Certified Public Accountant status highly desired.

At least ten years of experience in the financial function of a company required.

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other job-related qualifications. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

DDC Public Affairs is part of the Omnicom Public Relations Group, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. and is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. DDC Public Affairs does not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where DDC Public Affairs does business. Our policy is to employ, advance, and reasonably accommodate all qualified employees and applicants. Any person who feels that he or she has been subjected to discrimination should immediately report the matter to Talent Development or to a supervisor.

Any reported incident will be investigated. Retaliation against an employee or applicant who makes a good-faith claim of discrimination is prohibited. Employees and applicants may bring good-faith complaints, ask questions, and raise concerns without fear of reprisal or retaliation.

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