Spiro Senior Vice President of Finance

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Company Overview

This is Spiro. A strategically-led, creatively-driven, leading global experiential agency. We exist to cultivate powerful brand connections through the channel of experiential. We believe strong global communities are empowered by diversity, inclusion & belonging.

Where data-informed creative meets advanced digital solutions, we boldly go where no experience has gone before. As Spiro*nauts, we are born storytellers & story makers; fearless dreamers of the "what if;" and pioneers of innovation in our craft. Together, we launch brands into their experiential orbit through the power of Brand Gravity.

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Position Overview

Spiro is seeking a Senior Vice President, Finance to serve as a key member of the executive leadership team. In this role, you will provide strategic financial leadership, guide agency decision-making, and ensure disciplined financial stewardship across the organization. You will oversee the planning, development, implementation, and optimization of Spiro's financial operations in support of sustained growth, profitability, and long-term value creation.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for the finance function, including talent strategy, organizational design, succession planning, and team development.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators, financial objectives, and strategic priorities; translate performance insights into recommendations for the executive team.
• Evaluate and develop business cases for new services, markets, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Ensure the organization is supported by the systems, resources, and infrastructure required to scale effectively and operate efficiently.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to shape, implement, and oversee the company's core financial, operational, and information systems.
• Lead the development and implementation of financial policies, controls, and best practices that support enterprise goals and operational excellence.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal, and accounting requirements, including tax law, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), federal acquisition regulations (FAR), and cost accounting standards (CAS).
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in finance, administration, and technology to identify opportunities for modernization and continuous improvement.
• Sponsor the implementation of new systems and major enhancements, ensuring business continuity, stakeholder alignment, and operational readiness.
• Perform other executive-level duties as needed to support business priorities.

Requirements

We value depth of experience, leadership capability, and diverse perspectives. If your background does not align with every qualification below, we still encourage you to apply.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA preferred.
• CPA designation a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate finance, including responsibility for enterprise-level financial operations.
• Executive presence with exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of financial strategy and accounting requirements, with a demonstrated ability to advise executive leadership with sound judgment and integrity.
• Strong command of financial and administrative systems, operating models, and process design, with the ability to drive optimization at scale.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong organizational discipline and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and develop high-performing teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related business systems.

Attributes

• Executive leadership
• Strategic mindset
• Cross-functional influence
• Analytical rigor

Measure of Success

• 30 days: Establish executive relationships, assess team structure and financial operations, and develop a clear view of project profitability and cost-center performance.
• 60 days: Build a comprehensive understanding of Spiro's financial model and operating structure, and articulate the key drivers of revenue, margin, and financial performance across the business.
• 90 days: Assume visible ownership of the financial statements, planning process, and finance function roadmap, while strengthening the team's strategic impact across the organization.

Benefits

• Remote Environment
• Full Benefits Package
• 401K Vesting Immediately
• Psychological Safety
• Diversity, Inclusivity and Belonging Culture
• Employee Led Resource Groups
• Spiro*YOU Professional Development & Learning Programs
• Employee Events

Our Process

Our interview process is hand crafted to our roles. In general, you can expect to have an initial phone interview with our talent acquisition team and thereafter video interviews with team members and your future manager. We welcome candidates to view our social medial channels and website to extend the conversation beyond the responsibilities of the role. Once you have completed the interview process, we conduct a criminal background check, where applicable by law.