Location: Richmond, Virginia

Department: Finance & Operations

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Position Summary

The Director of Finance is responsible for leading the financial management of the agency by providing strategic financial leadership, operational oversight, and business analysis that support sustainable growth, profitability, ensuring an exceptional employee experience while maintaining compliance with employment laws and company policies. This role oversees financial planning, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and compliance while serving as a trusted advisor to agency leadership.

The Director of Finance partners closely with account service, project management, and executive leadership to optimize financial performance, improve operational efficiency, and support informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

• Contribute to the agency’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial strategy.
• Develop financial models and business analyses to support agency growth initiatives.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to executive leadership.
• Monitor key financial metrics including revenue, profitability, utilization, overhead, and operating margins.
• Recommend strategies to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee all accounting functions including:
  • General ledger
  • Accounts payable including weekly check runs
  • Accounts receivable
  • Payroll coordination
  • Revenue recognition
  • Month-end and year-end close
  • Client billing and reconciliation
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and insurance providers.
• Coordinate annual audits and tax filings.

General Bookkeeping

• Record and maintain daily financial transactions in the agency’s accounting system.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and general ledger accounts.
• Process journal entries and maintain accurate financial records.
• Ensure transactions are properly coded and documented.
• Conduct month-end and year-end closing activities.

Accounts Receivable & Client Billing

• Generate and distribute client invoices in accordance with contracts and project milestones.
• As needed generate supporting documentation for client billing
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Collaborate with Account Management to resolve billing issues.
• Support collections efforts while maintaining positive client relationships.

Expense Management

• Review employee expense reports.
• Verify compliance with agency expense policies.
• Maintain supporting documentation for reimbursements.
• Reconcile corporate credit card transactions.

Agency Financial Management

• Assist in the development of financial dashboards and KPIs to support agency leadership.

Cash Flow & Risk Management

• Manage agency cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.
• Monitor collections and accounts receivable aging.
• Develop cash flow forecasts and financing recommendations as needed.
• Ensure appropriate internal controls and financial risk management practices.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Contribute to the annual budgeting process.
• Maintain rolling forecasts and scenario planning.
• Analyze budget variances and communicate actionable insights.
• Support department leaders in managing budgets and financial accountability.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor the finance team.
• Establish best practices for financial processes and reporting.
• Foster collaboration between finance and agency departments.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation and process optimization.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and agency policies.
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance.
• Oversee insurance renewals, vendor contracts, and financial documentation.
• Support legal and compliance initiatives as needed.
• Maintain organized financial files and documentation.
• Support annual audits and financial reviews.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Keep federal and state procurement database registrations current, including SAM.gov and SWaM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• 8–12 years of progressive finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in an advertising, marketing, communications, media, or professional services agency strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of project-based accounting and agency financial operations.
• Experience with financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Experience with ERP, accounting, and agency management software (e.g., Workamajig, Function Point, Advantage, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, or similar).

The salary range for this position is $135,000–$160,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Financial Planning
• Business Partnership
• Financial Analysis & Modeling
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Agency Profitability Analysis
• Cash Flow Management
• Financial Reporting
• Revenue Recognition
• Leadership & Team Development
• Process Improvement
• Risk Management
• Executive Communication
• Data-Driven Decision Making

Why Join Us

At Two Tango Collaborative finance is more than managing the numbers—it is a strategic partner in driving creative success and business growth. As Director of Finance, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the agency’s future by providing financial insight, operational excellence, and leadership that enables our teams and clients to thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Two Tango Collaborative is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

please email resumes to amybaril@twotango.co

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Department: Media Services

Reports To: Director of Media Services

Position Summary

As a Senior Media Buyer you will be responsible for planning, negotiating, and executing media placements across media channels, including broadcast, cable, radio, print, and OOH. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and media partners to ensure that placements are strategically aligned with client marketing objectives and budgetary goals. This role requires a deep understanding of media landscapes, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to analyze and optimize campaign performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute media buying strategies across media channels, including broadcast, cable, radio, print, and OOH, ensuring campaigns align with client goals.
• Negotiate rates, placements, and value-added opportunities with media partners to maximize client return on investment (ROI). Build and maintain strong relationships with media partners to stay updated on market trends and opportunities.
• Work closely with the 360 Media Planner and other cross-functional teams to ensure media buys are integrated and align with overall campaign strategies.
• Monitor and track media performance data, optimizing placements based on key performance indicators (KPIs) and campaign objectives.
• Oversee media budgets, ensuring accuracy in billing, timely reconciliation with media partners and internal billing teams, and adherence to client budgets.
• Prepare detailed post-buy analyses and reports, offering insights and strategic recommendations for future media campaigns.
• Participate in meetings with industry vendors and assist in the development of POVs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in traditional media buying (TV, radio, print, OOH), with a proven ability to develop and execute successful media campaigns.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing competitive rates and added-value opportunities from media vendors.
• Proficiency in media buying tools and software.  SBMS/Freewheel experience required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with experience managing relationships with both internal teams and external media partners.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and complex budgets simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail in managing media budgets, billing, and vendor contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex media strategies and performance results to clients and internal stakeholders.

The salary range for this position is $70,000–$80,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Why Join Us

At Two Tango Collaborative, media is more than placements, it’s a strategic lever for creative success and client growth. As Senior Media Buyer, you’ll play a critical role in translating campaign strategy into results, building partner relationships that give our clients an edge, and helping shape how media investment drives business outcomes across our clients. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Two Tango Collaborative is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

please email resumes to amybaril@twotango.co