Director of Finance, Accounting, and Revenues

Curious about what it’s like to work at the world’s number 1 discovery platform as Director of Finance, Accounting, and Revenues? We’re glad you asked!        

The Director of Finance, Accounting and Revenues is a critical leadership role, reporting directly to the Vice President (VP) of Finance. As a key member of the global finance leadership team, this role oversees the financial reporting process, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and drives financial performance across the organization. The ideal candidate will deeply understand accounting principles, financial reporting and revenue recognition, and will have a proven track record in a public company environment, particularly one listed on NASDAQ.

What are some of the things you do on a day-to-day basis?

Financial Reporting:

1. Oversee the end-to-end financial reporting process, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial statements under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
2. Manage the preparation and submission of quarterly and annual reports (10-Q, 10-K) to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
3. Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process, addressing any issues or discrepancies in a timely manner.
4. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of internal financial reporting, providing detailed insights and analysis to support decision-making at the executive level.

Revenue and TAC Management:

1. Take ownership of the company's revenue recognition process, ensuring that all revenue streams are accurately accounted for in accordance with the latest accounting standards (ASC 606).
2. Work closely with the commercial departments to ensure alignment between financial reporting and business operations, providing guidance on revenue forecasting and budgeting.
3. Develop and implement policies and procedures for revenue recognition, ensuring consistency and transparency across the organization.
4. Analyze revenue trends and variances, identifying key drivers and providing recommendations for optimizing revenue performance.

Accounting Policy and Transaction Support:

1. Lead the development and maintenance of the company’s accounting policies, ensuring they are up-to-date with the latest standards and best practices.
2. Provide expert guidance on the accounting implications of complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic initiatives.
3. Collaborate with legal, tax and treasury teams to assess and mitigate financial risks associated with business transactions.
4. Ensure that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with internal controls and corporate governance standards.

Leadership and Collaboration:

1. Serve as a key member of the global finance leadership team, contributing to the overall strategy and direction of the finance function.
2. Build and lead a high-performing team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration.
3. Partner with cross-functional teams, including commercial, legal and operations, to ensure the financial integrity of all business activities.
4. Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

What skills and qualifications do I need?

For this role it is essential that you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, with a significant portion in a public company environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and revenue recognition standards.
• Proven experience in managing financial reporting for a NASDAQ-listed company.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Why Should You Seriously Consider Becoming a Taboolar?

Taboola is a public NASDAQ company and is the world’s leading recommendation platform reaching over 500 million daily active users. We have over 1,400 employees globally and we are growing rapidly.

We pride ourselves with having a company culture that focuses on data-driven transparency, a growth-mindset with passion for what we do, learning from and with some of the smartest people and promoting an ego-free, friendly work environment.

If you ask Taboola Product Analysts what they love about working at Taboola they will tell you that in addition to being a great place to learn, develop and grow, they drive a large portion of the strategy and execution and have full autonomy. 

We have a unique cultural combination of transparency, passion, curiosity, ownership and some of the nicest people you’ll ever get to work with.

Sounds good, how do I apply?

It’s easy, submit your CV by clicking the “Apply” button below. 

Taboola is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity in all forms. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and believe such an environment is critical for success. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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