Chief Financial Officer

Conexus • Full-time • Los Angeles, CA, US • $325k - $375k / year • 5d ago

Chief Financial Officer (Media & Content Platform)

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid – 3–4 days onsite preferred)

About the Opportunity

A well-established, multi-vertical media and content company is seeking a CFO to partner closely with the President and executive team.

The business operates across multiple content-driven revenue streams. The company is at an important inflection point, with opportunities to improve financial performance, invest in growth areas, and position the business for long-term strategic outcomes.

This is a high-impact leadership role for a finance executive who thrives in dynamic, creative environments and is comfortable driving both strategy and execution.

The Role

Reporting directly to the President, the CFO will serve as the top financial leader, responsible for financial strategy, operational rigor, and executive decision support.

This role requires someone who will challenge assumptions, and drive accountability — not just report results.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic partner to the President and leadership team, providing clear financial insights and recommendations
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across multiple business lines
Drive improved financial discipline, including cost management, profitability analysis, and compensation alignment
Oversee accounting, reporting, audit, and internal controls
Lead and develop a strong existing finance and accounting team
Establish KPIs, reporting frameworks, and performance accountability across the organization
Support strategic initiatives, including potential transactions or partnerships
Evaluate and prioritize investments across business segments
Bring structure and rigor to financial decision-making in a fast-paced environment

What You’ll Be Walking Into

Diversified, content-driven business model with multiple revenue streams
Strong underlying asset base (owned content/IP library)
Established finance and accounting team already in place
Opportunity to enhance financial processes, controls, and decision-making discipline
Executive leadership team seeking a true thought partner

Ideal Candidate Profile

Must Have

Experience in media, entertainment, content, branding, or advertising-related industries
Strong understanding of content-driven business models (TV/film, production, or similar)
Prior experience as a #1 finance leader (CFO, VP Finance, or equivalent)
Proven ability to operate as both a strategic and operational leader
Track record of driving accountability and influencing senior leadership

Highly Valued

Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
Comfort balancing creative culture with financial discipline

What Success Looks Like

Establishes greater financial discipline and accountability across the organization
Provides clear, actionable recommendations to leadership
Builds strong alignment between financial performance and business decisions
Enhances visibility into performance across business lines
Positions the company for long-term strategic success