Senior Director, Fp&A

StackAdapt is a self-serve advertising platform that specializes in multi-channel solutions including native, display, video, connected TV, audio, in-game, and digital out-of-home ads. We empower hundreds of digitally-focused companies to deliver outcomes and exceptional campaign performance everyday. StackAdapt was founded with a vision to be more than an advertising platform, it’s a hub of innovation, imagination and creativity.
The Senior Director of FPA will serve as the company’s strategic finance leader. Reporting directly to the CFO, with very high visibility across the organization. This role will partner with StackAdapt’s leadership team in the development and strategic execution of several key business and financial initiatives and will provide important analysis and insight to drive profitable growth across all operations. The Senior Director will develop and support various reporting needs (Management reporting, Board reporting, Lender reporting) and own and support the Company’s operating and commercial models.
StackAdapt is a Remote First company, we are open to candidates located anywhere in Canada willing to work within EST time zone.
What you'll be doing:

• Assist in the preparation of ad hoc executive reports for Board, investor and leadership team meetings.
• Bring about the right kind of results by providing clear expectations, staying the course, seizing opportunities, and tackling problems head-on to avoid distraction.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis around historical trends and forecasts dealing with customers, products, competitors and financial results of divisions, segments or the company as a whole.
• Prepares timely and accurate analyses, summaries, and reports of financial data on the operating progress of the company including the preparation and communication of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Review and analyze periodic financial results and provide recommendations.
• Gather financial data for analysis and forecasting with respect to profits, trends, costs, and compliance.
• Convert these strategic agenda into goals and key performance indicators. Can foresee future opportunities, develop plans, and communicate the go forward vision clearly.
• Maintain outstanding relationships and strategic alliances with major customers, vendors and business partners.
• Ensure the proper functioning of all FPA and reporting systems, improve automation, establish databases, and evolve financial software environment.
• As directed by the CFO, take the lead on various Corporate/Strategic finance initiatives and special projects.
• Additional duties as assigned and special projects (financial/operational) as requested including transaction regarding mergers, acquisitions, or reorganizations.
• Support exploration of new investment opportunities and provide recommendations on potential returns and risks.
• Build, maintain, and utilize forward-looking revenue and expense models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into the organization’s plans and operating budgets.
• Support identification, development and execution of business initiatives, product launches, and/or new service offerings.
• Serve as a financial advisor to the CFO and executive team for strategic planning purposesDrive and manage the financial initiatives, budgeting processes, and KPI tracking including developing action plans to ensure annual financial objectives are met.
• Understand our market, anticipate future trends, and use this knowledge to support our competitive advantage and Executive team’s strategic directionInteract with and align departments with the Company plans, initiatives, and recommendations.

We'll be reaching out to candidates that have

• Experience working in digital media and AdTech strongly preferredFull command of GAAP accounting, financial statements, budgeting and forecasting, and internal controls
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience5+ years in a global technology company, supporting FInance lead in a public environment
• Strong analytical and communication skills supported by advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Previously experience leading diverse, high-performing teams that successfully deliver and scale and organization
• Keen sense of urgency and attention to detail, takes ownership of work, resilient, self-starter, and a has a can-do attitude
• University degree with a major or concentration in finance, accounting, or economicsCPA (or equivalent), CFA or MBA ideal but not required
• Ability to synthesize initial Executive leadership vision autonomously with minimal long-term supervision and guidance

StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability (or superpower) status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any part of the interview process, please let our Talent team know.
About StackAdapt
We've been recognized for our diverse and supportive workplace, high performing campaigns, award-winning customer service, and innovation. We've been awarded:
2023 Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place to Work®
Top 20 on Ad Age's Best Places to Work 2023
Campaign’s Best Places to Work 2023 for the UK
2023 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work®
#1 DSP on G2 and leader in a number of categories including Cross-Channel Advertising.
G2 Top Software and Top Marketing and Advertising Product for 2023