Chief Financial Officer

Who We Are
At adMarketplace, our mission is to deliver the most engaging consumer search experiences while empowering advertisers to measure media performance accurately. Today, millions of people worldwide engage with our exclusive, transparent media placements across the internet's leading browsers, shopping apps, and review sites.
Our award-winning culture is built around five core values (known as our 5C's): Curiosity, Collaboration, Creative Conflict, Commitment, and Competitiveness. With these guiding values, adMarketplace seeks to empower our team to reach their full potential through continued learning, and the opportunity to do their best work.
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.

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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Join Us
adMarketplace has been named as one of the best places to work in New York City by Built In and Crain's- the latter of which have recognized us the past three years straight! AMP is currently experiencing triple digit growth, and it's never been a better time to join our team!
We offer a robust continuing education program, management training, regular company-wide lunch and learns, and well-defined career paths to ensure all our employees have an opportunity to grow.
At adMarketplace, we play to win, but we learn from our setbacks. Our commitment to a collaborative environment means no one succeeds alone, and no one fails alone either.
We know you've come to expect comprehensive healthcare, wellness programs, paid time off, commuter benefits, and 401k matching from any company, so it's a good thing we offer all of that and so much more. adMarketplace offers a dog friendly office, Summer Fridays, catered lunches, a fully stocked kitchen, ZogSports teams, happy hours and corporate retreats to encourage a strong work/life balance.
No Third Party Recruiters. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
*This range represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of adMarketplace in the New York office. Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience; training; associated responsibilities; and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.