Head of Finance

About the role

We are seeking a Head of Finance to act as the primary financial operator across the Opus group, partnering directly with the CEO. This hands‑on leadership role oversees financial reporting, project accounting, cash management, and team coordination for a multi‑entity design, construction, and hospitality business.

Key responsibilities

• Produce project‑level P&L analysis for active construction and design projects, including cost‑to‑complete and remaining‑receipts reporting.
• Prepare cash bridge analyses, break‑even studies, and P&L reporting for restaurant operations.
• Build and maintain annual actual‑vs‑forecast workbooks and executive dashboards.
• Prepare weekly payment‑approval dashboards for CEO sign‑off, structure vendor payment plans, and monitor cash positions across entities.
• Manage intercompany accounting, including due‑to/due‑from reconciliation, monthly close, quarterly settlement, and acquisition‑related transactions.
• Establish and enforce payment authorization controls; draft internal directives and financial policies.
• Support HR operations such as employment contracts, policy drafts, and documentation.
• Lead a small finance/operations team and coordinate with studio directors, partners, and contractors.

Required profile

• 5+ years of progressive finance experience, including controllership or head‑of‑finance responsibility, preferably in a multi‑entity environment.
• Strong project‑based accounting expertise, especially in construction and/or hospitality.
• Experience with intercompany accounting, consolidations, and internal controls.
• Ability to build automated reporting; Excel required, Python a plus.
• French language skills a plus.
• Comfortable operating with high autonomy in a fast‑moving, founder‑led setting.

Required skills

• Excel
• Python (optional)

What we offer

• Base salary ranging from $120,000 to $150,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
• On‑site role in New York, NY.