The Chief Financial Officer will report to Adam Epstein, Co-CEO/President and will serve as a member of the Executive Team. This person will oversee the Finance, Accounting, People Operations, Pricing and Legal departments.

Primary Responsibilities

The Chief Financial Officer is critical to the overall financial operations of adMarketplace as a strategic partner and leader of the organization.

• Own all operating plans and FP&A to include revenue models, avails models, demand models, variable compensation models (executive compensation), product development cost, budget vs actual/forecast analysis and insights, pricing/yield, treasury management, OpEx/budgets, payroll, audit and board reports.
• Responsible for ensuring the performance of all fiscal tasks necessary to achieve adMarketplace’s mission and execute growth strategies.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Strategy

• Responsible for providing critical financial and operational information to the Co-CEO and making actionable recommendations on fiscal strategy, management, internal technology and operations.
• Participate with Co-CEO and senior leadership team in multi-year strategic planning, annual prioritization and goal setting, the development of new initiatives, drafting of prospective budgets and determining cost effectiveness of the initiatives.
• Oversee long-term budgetary planning and costs management in alignment with admarketplace’s strategic plan.

Financial Management

• Systematically monitor, review, and upgrade systems, policies, controls, accounting standards, training, and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of all financial operations.
• Lead staff and systems to develop and manage robust financial planning, budgeting, spending, and analysis.
• Routinely communicate accurate short- and long-term financial information to the Co-CEO’s and Board.
• Provide quarterly financial reporting to the Board, as well as ongoing financial reports to management of all departments as requested 
• Work with a 3rd party to ensure fiscal elements of state regulatory filings are complete and correct.
• Advance new revenue opportunities by structuring creative and beneficial financial relationships and partnerships.

Operational Management

• Lead the development of systems and procedures to assess and manage risks to adMarketplace. .
• Review and authorize all contracts for services; in collaboration with the Controller, Finance and Legal team, review and authorize all disbursements of funds.
• Ensure that adMarketplace operates within accepted legal standards and in accordance with all legal requirements, and to best practice standards.
• Systematically monitor, review, and upgrade systems, policies, risk management controls, and procedures to maintain the highest standards of operational excellence.

M&A/Corporate Development 

• Preferred experience with M&A transactions and capital markets 

Compensation and Benefits Management

• Participate in the annual review and evaluation of adMarketplace’s benefits and benefit providers.
• Lead Senior Leadership Compensation and oversee compensation strategy across the entire organization.

Team Management

• Mentor and develop a team of direct reports, managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of an effective team dynamic.
• Guide larger, cross-divisional teams outside of direct span of control within adMarketplace where appropriate, as issues arise.
• Create accountabilities, and develop goals; set objectives, review, and manage staff performance, mentor and develop individuals to achieve excellence, original thought, and proactivity in all aspects of their work.

General Leadership

• As a member of the executive team, serve as a key thought partner and advisor to the Co-CEO and, with other members of the executive team, provide cultural and strategic leadership to the organization.
• Lead by example and model a culture of collaboration, transparency, open communication, and dynamism.
• Influence and inspire team members at all levels to achieve the highest standards of excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years experience with 2-3 years of related, full-time working experience at the CFO/COO level within the media, technology or adtech industries. Will also consider a similar level from a PE/VC firm or a strong candidate looking to transition to CFO.
• An MBA or similar advanced degree preferred
• Preferred experience in M&A and/or Corporate Development
• Demonstrated understanding of finance, business management, strategic planning, accounting, IT, and operations to elicit credibility with all levels of management and drive business decisions in a positive manner.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and developing high-performing teams and leading and collaborating with senior colleagues.
• Strategic thinker and demonstrated track-record of sound and objective judgment.
• Seasoned and mature leader of people and processes.
• Ability to proactively anticipate and address functional and organizational trends.
• Excellent written and verbal skills including ability to present to the Board of Directors in a clear and concise style and be comfortable answering probing questions and making thoughtful suggestions.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with database and spreadsheet applications.
• An ability to inspire and motivate others; strong interpersonal skills.

*Compensation Range: $350,000 - $450,000 + Bonus & Equity

 

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