Chief Financial Officer - Independent Media Agency (NYC)

Robert Half • Full-time • New York, NY, US • $225k - $350k / year • 2d ago

Chief Financial Officer - Independent Media Agency (NYC)

Robert Half is partnering with an established, independent media and measurement agency in New York on a confidential search for its next CFO. This is a planned succession: the current CFO is preparing to retire and will personally onboard their replacement.

The firm has a strong reputation in performance media and analytics and is on a solid growth trajectory. This is a financially healthy business looking for a hands-on finance leader to help scale it into its next chapter.

The Role

Reporting directly to executive leadership, the CFO will own accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash management while leading a team of four. This is a true strategic-plus-operational seat: heavy day-to-day involvement early on, with growing influence over company strategy as the transition progresses.

What You'll Own

Accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management
Managing, mentoring and developing a 4-person accounting team
Partnering with executive leadership on financial strategy and business planning
Timely reporting and analysis that actually drives leadership decisions
Internal controls and compliance
Audit, tax, banking and external financial relationships
Evaluating and upgrading financial systems and reporting infrastructure
Financial insight into growth opportunities and investments

What You Bring

10-15+ years progressive finance leadership: CFO, VP Finance, or senior finance executive
Media, advertising, marketing or professional-services experience strongly preferred
Big 4 or public accounting foundation a plus; CPA and/or MBA preferred but not required
Strong technical chops across accounting, FP&A, reporting and cash management
Proven experience leading a lean team, comfortable being both strategist and operator
Executive presence, sharp communication, ability to partner directly with senior leadership

Logistics

Hybrid: 2 days/week in the NYC office
Compensation: $250-350k base + bonus + profit sharing depending on experience

Why This Role

Direct shadow-and-transition period with the outgoing CFO before full handoff
International travel opportunities
Strong employer-paid benefits and 401(k) match
Six-week paid sabbatical after five years
Small, collaborative, people-first culture at a firm that's winning in its category

This is a rare chance to step into a financially strong, well-regarded agency at an inflection point, with a built-in transition runway and real influence over what comes next.