Job Title: Global Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: New York City, (East Coast) or London.
Compensation: $325-400k + 50% bonus + LTIP
Company Overview:
Our client is a leading global AdTech company in the video advertising space, backed by private equity and scaling rapidly across North America, EMEA, and APAC. The company partners with major brands, agencies, and platforms to deliver high-performance video, CTV, and programmatic advertising solutions.
Job Summary:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, overseeing all aspects of global financial strategy, operations, and performance. This role is ideal for a finance leader with deep experience in digital advertising, video AdTech, and data-driven monetization models. The CFO will guide the company through its next phase of growth, driving profitability, operational excellence, and potential M&A or exit readiness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Financial Leadership: Develop and execute financial strategies that align with global expansion and profitability goals.
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Lead forecasting, budgeting, and data modeling to inform strategic decisions and optimize investment returns.
- Revenue & Margin Optimization: Partner with GTM and product leaders to refine pricing, reduce CAC, and improve platform and campaign ROI.
- Global Financial Operations: Oversee accounting, tax, treasury, and compliance across multi-region operations (U.S., EMEA, APAC).
- Investor & Board Relations: Drive financial transparency through best-in-class reporting and serve as a key liaison with investors and private equity partners.
- M&A and Corporate Development: Lead acquisition evaluations, due diligence, and integration planning for strategic growth opportunities.
- Technology & Data-Driven Finance: Implement systems and automation to scale reporting, enhance analytics, and improve operational agility.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with product, sales, and marketing leadership to align financial strategies with commercial and technology goals.
Qualifications:
- 15+ years of progressive financial leadership, with significant experience in AdTech, video advertising, or programmatic media.
- Proven success leading finance teams in high-growth, data-driven, or private equity-backed environments.
- Deep understanding of digital advertising economics, including programmatic buying, CTV, and SaaS-based monetization.
- Experience with M&A, fundraising, or IPO preparation highly preferred.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
