SVP, Finance & Accounting

rEvolution is a leading global sports marketing agency. Founded in 2001 with a focus on representing brands in sports, we provide our clients with a full-service marketing approach, including sponsorship consulting, media planning and buying, creative production and design, experiential marketing, hospitality, public relations, social media and data & insights.

At rEvolution, we pride ourselves on delivering award-winning business-building marketing, strategic consulting and media programs for our brand clients that are widely recognized throughout the global sports industry.

rEvolution is seeking a Senior Vice President, Finance & Accounting to join our growing sports marketing agency. In this role, reporting to the Global Chief Operating & Financial Officer, you will serve as the Company’s senior finance leader, responsible for owning and shaping enterprise-wide financial strategy.  You will be responsible for providing highly data-driven support and complex modeling to enable fact-based decision making.  You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights that shape our strategic priorities.

You Will:

Manage the full accounting lifecycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and the complete month-end and year-end close processes.

Own the development and governance of the annual budget, monthly forecasts, and long-term financial strategy. Ensure alignment with the company’s strategic objectives and operational priorities.

Design and oversee enterprise-level financial models across the business to support executive decision-making, capital allocation and long-term growth planning.

Develop and present enterprise financial reporting analysis for executive leadership, supporting company-wide strategic, investment, and risk decisions.

Effectively communicate financial performance, trends, and risks to executive leadership and other stakeholders, ensuring clarity and transparency in financial matters.

Oversee cash flow, working capital, burn control, vendor negotiations, and company audits.

Lead financial strategy for M&A activity, including diligence, structuring, valuation, and post-transaction integration.

Continually look for reporting automation opportunities and identify key improvement areas for increased team efficiency and effectiveness.

You will help lead the Finance team’s technology evolution by leading our efforts to utilize AI and other business intelligence tools.

Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities and deadlines.

Partner with executive leadership team on ad-hoc special projects.

You Have:

10+ years of corporate FP&A experience, preferably in marketing or professional services environment.

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.

Superior analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, along with accuracy and attention to detail.

Proven track record of financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.

Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and business intelligence tools (Excel, Power BI, Google Cloud Platform, etc.).

Familiarity with NetSuite and Adaptive Insights is a plus.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.

You foster a collaborative and positive work environment, promoting a growth mindset within the team and throughout the organization.

The ability to multi-task, set priorities, work well under pressure, and optimize on processes.

This hybrid role is based in our fabulous Chicago office, but has a global reach

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $225-250K, and includes an annual bonus potential of 17.5%.

Compensation packages are based on unique factors for each specific candidate including skillset, depth of experience, business needs, parity with other team members, and applicable certifications, among other job-related considerations. rEvolution offers a robust benefits package, highlighted below. For more information, visit our career page.

Our Benefits Include:

Medical (BCBS)/Dental (Lincoln)/Vision insurance (VSP)

401k w/ Company Match

Flexible time off policy

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave coverage

rEvolution provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.