Vice President / Senior Vice President of Finance (New York)

Hotwire is a global PR, communications, and marketing consultancy working where technology meets humanity. For over two decades, we’ve helped ambitious, innovative brands deliver bold campaigns that strengthen reputation and create long-term impact.

We pair deep sector expertise with a progressive approach to AI, embedding intelligence into our operations, client services, and strategic decision-making. From AI-powered campaign development to smart data tools that enhance performance and efficiency, we’re continuously evolving how an agency should operate.

With 22 offices worldwide spanning New York, Sydney, and London we operate as one connected global team, collaborating seamlessly across borders. Hotwire is a subsidiary of Enero Group, an ASX-listed marketing and communications services group.

Based in New York, this is a senior, hands-on finance leadership position combining strategic influence with operational accountability. You’ll balance executive-level partnership with rigorous day-to-day financial oversight.

Reporting to the Chief Financial & Strategy Officer, with a dotted line to the North America CEO, you’ll lead a team of three (Finance Director, Finance Manager, and Finance Coordinator) and play a pivotal role in shaping regional performance and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and drive North America’s financial strategy, partnering with the CEO and Executive Team on critical business decisions
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes (TM1, Salesforce), delivering clear monthly insights to senior leadership
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and audit standards
• Provide actionable analysis on cost management, workforce planning, revenue forecasting, scenario modelling, and margin optimization
• Identify commercial opportunities, refine pricing strategies, and support new revenue generation
• Collaborate with Client Services, People & Culture, and Operations on resource planning, RFPs, and project financials
• Oversee payroll, compensation reviews, bonus cycles, and employee benefits
• Champion system enhancements and continuous process improvement across finance
• Contribute as a senior leader in strategy development, OKRs, performance tracking, and leadership forums
• This is a high-visibility, high-impact opportunity suited to a commercially sharp finance leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.

• 10+ years’ experience in senior finance roles, ideally within an agency or professional services setting
• Degree qualified, with CPA or equivalent accounting credentials preferred
• Strong expertise in job costing, revenue recognition, and profitability management
• Advanced Excel capability and confidence adopting and optimizing new systems (TM1, Paprika, Rippling, Salesforce)
• Commercially minded, proactive, and comfortable driving change
• Detail-focused with strong strategic thinking and communication skills
• Deep understanding of statutory, regulatory, and compliance requirements
• You’re as confident presenting at the executive table as you are diving into the detail. You translate complex financial data into clear direction, insight, and action.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working (3 days per week in-office)
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Paid sabbatical after every four years
• Birthday leave
• Monthly cell phone and wellbeing allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual global company gathering
• A collaborative, ambitious team delivering award-winning work for some of the world’s most innovative technology brands

Hotwire is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace where everyone can be limitless. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic. In line with UK employment law and our global DEIB values, we actively promote fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all.