Job Application for CFO at True Media

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Open position in Columbia, MO; In office work schedule

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The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of True Independent Holdings (TIH) is a senior executive leader responsible for the financial strategy, performance, and operations of TIH and its portfolio of agencies. This role serves as a strategic partner to the CEO of TIH while maintaining a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Global CFO of Meet the People, ensuring alignment with global financial standards, reporting, and governance.

The CFO provides forward-looking financial leadership, brings rigor and clarity to decision-making, and ensures TIH is positioned for sustainable growth, profitability, and operational excellence within a global holding company structure.

Candidate Profile

You are a seasoned financial leader with experience leading finance and accounting organizations within lower-middle-market companies, ideally in agency, professional services, or business services environments. You understand the financial dynamics of a services-based organization—including bookings, backlog, utilization, revenue recognition, and margin management—across multiple operating units or practice areas.

You are fluent in GAAP accounting, comfortable navigating ERP platforms and systems change, and experienced in scaling financial infrastructure to support growth. You are collaborative, outward-facing, and confident partnering with a high-performing executive team locally and globally. You bring both precision and perspective—able to analyze historical performance, forecast future outcomes, and anticipate risks and opportunities. You build alignment across stakeholders and operate effectively within a matrixed, global organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

Strategic Financial Leadership

Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the CEO of TIH and the TIH leadership team
Partner with the Global CFO of Meet the People to ensure consistency in financial reporting, controls, and governance
Provide insight and guidance on growth initiatives, capital allocation, pricing strategy, and profitability
Support M&A, investment evaluation, and integration activities as applicable

Financial Operations & Accounting Oversight

Lead all accounting and finance operations across TIH, including order-to-cash, billing, accounts receivable, revenue recognition, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, and financial reporting
Oversee client billing practices including invoice timing, advance billing, payment terms, and sales tax compliance
Manage cash flow, treasury activities, and safeguard company assets
Continuously improve systems, processes, and controls; integrate new technologies to increase efficiency and scalability
Lead, develop, and mentor a finance and accounting team with 3–4 direct reports

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Partner with agency leaders, practice heads, and business unit executives on forecasting, budgeting, and performance management
Oversee forecasting of revenue, bookings, backlog, and cost drivers
Deliver timely and actionable analysis of operating results at both the agency and holding-company level
Report on client, project, and practice profitability
Lead the annual budget and rolling forecast (6+6) process
Support new business pricing, estimating, and margin analysis

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)
Ensure timely and accurate reporting to TIH leadership and Meet the People global finance team
Benchmark performance against quarterly, annual, and long-range strategic plans
Ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements
Oversee income tax preparation, financial audits, and external reporting obligations

Enterprise & Annual Responsibilities

Help oversee financial aspects of employee benefit and retirement programs in partnership with MTP Operations
Help manage business insurance programs including liability, workers’ compensation, and related coverage when needed with MTP Operations
Maintain banking relationships and oversee treasury and cash management

Systems, Process & Governance

Partner with IT leadership to evaluate and optimize ERP and financial systems
Drive improvements in reporting, data visibility, and operational workflows
Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
Oversee management reporting for multiple stakeholders, including global leadership
Manage incentive structures including bonus and sales commission plans
Support contract governance, including NDAs, SOWs, and client agreements

Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CPA or CMA preferred but not required
Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including managing teams
Experience in organizations with $50M+ in annual revenue
Agency, professional services, or multi-entity holding company experience strongly preferred
Experience operating within a global or matrixed organization a plus
M&A, investment, or integration experience preferred
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities
Position requires credit check and comprehensive background check

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required; Master’s degree preferred

Total Perks Package

The chance to be a part of a growing company and the next success story
Amazing opportunities for career development
Recognition programs
Employee referral bonus
Hybrid work schedule; 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
Fun and collaborative work environment
Casual dress code
Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
401(k) retirement plan, with employer 4% match
Work/life benefits, including mental health and wellbeing support
Flexible Time Off Policy
Paid holidays, including agency closing Christmas Eve-New Year's Day
Paid leave options, including sick leave, medical leave for self and family, and parental leave

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