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Our client is a global advertising services company. They are on a mission to bring fully transparent, value-driven advertising to the mobile world. They are looking for a senior Finance executive to manage the Europe region.

Requirements

Job Requirements

Strategy, Planning and Management

• Assess and evaluate the financial performance of the company about long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Identify, acquire and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information.
• Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s plan for growth and expansion.
• Recruit, interview and hire finance, accounting and payroll staff as required.
• Implement policies, procedures, and processes as deemed appropriate by the senior leadership team.

Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting

• Prepare and present monthly financial reports including monthly profit and loss by ision, forecast vs. budget by ision, and weekly cash flow by ision.
• Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations.
• Develop and maintain a monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget.
• Manage financial planning and analysis department. Supervise creation of reports, software implementation and tools for budgeting and forecasting.

Accounting, General Ledger, Administration and Operations

• Supervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases, and financial software. Provide regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems and supervise company financial staff.
• Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, SOX compliance, and financial procedures.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, as well as filing of all local, state, and federal tax returns
• Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts, and overhead cost allocation.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors

Finance and Accounting Team Management

• Mentor and develop a team, managing work allocation, systems training, performance evaluations, and the building of an effective and efficient team dynamic.
• Guide larger, cross-isional teams outside of the direct span of control within the three main company isions.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA preferred
• CPA Required
• Background in Big 4 Public Accounting
• Senior level experience in accounting or finance positions
• Outstanding knowledge and understanding of GAAP, IFRS, SOX compliance, and SEC reporting.
• “Hands-On” ERP Systems Experience – SAP, JD Edwards, or PeopleSoft experience preferred
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills with fluency in English
• Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence – ability to motivate others
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance-related issues.
• Experience working with Adtech, gaming companies
• ERP - we use Oracle Netsuite as our main ERP
• Experience working with transatlantic companies and businesses
• Experience in working with US (C-Corp) companies.
• Experience in working with different offices around the world
• IPO or/and M&A experience