Nen Creative is hiring a Finance & Operations Lead to own the financial and operational backbone of our growing creative agency. This role is equally split between managing day-to-day financial operations and building the analysis that drives our business forward.
What You'll Do
- Own all accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring vendors are paid on time and client payments are collected.
- Manage invoicing, payment tracking, and the review and reconciliation of expenses in Ramp and QuickBooks.
- Prepare monthly financial reports and summaries for leadership and build dashboards for revenue, costs, margins, and cash flow.
- Own monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting, and maintain rolling projections for revenue, expenses, and staffing.
- Model financial scenarios to support decision-making around hiring, pricing, and agency growth.
- Track project budgets, profitability, and forecasted versus actual performance.
- Monitor team utilization and project assignments to proactively identify capacity issues.
- Analyze project and team performance data to surface quality trends, such as patterns in revision cycles or delivery timelines.
- Flag risks, discrepancies, or inefficiencies and recommend solutions.
- Maintain accurate project and client data in Airtable and Asana.
- Refine internal tools, templates, and reporting models, identifying manual workflows and proposing automation.
What We're Looking For
- 2-5 years of experience in finance, operations, or a combined role.
- A strong foundation in accounting and financial analysis.
- Experience managing AP/AR and day-to-day financial operations.
- Proficiency in Google Sheets / Excel (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling).
- An analytical mindset that connects financial data, project performance, and operational decisions.
- Self-directed and proactive ownership of problems, not just tasks.
- Strong English communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, remote environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience at a startup, small to mid-size company, or creative agency.
Technical Stack
- Ramp, QuickBooks, Google Sheets, Excel, Airtable, Asana, Zapier
Team & Environment
You will work directly with leadership, playing a critical role in shaping the agency's financial health and operational efficiency.
Work Mode
This is a local position open to candidates in New York City, San Francisco, or Los Angeles.
Nen Creative is an equal opportunity employer.






