Vice President Corporate Controller

VP Corporate Controller
Location: US Remote, preference for EST or CST

About MediaRadar

MediaRadar, now including the data and capabilities of Vivvix, powers the mission-critical marketing and sales decisions that drive competitive advantage. Our competitive advertising intelligence platform enables clients to achieve peak performance with always-on data and insights that span the media, creative, and business strategies of five million brands across 30+ media channels. By bringing the advertising past, present, and future into focus, our clients rapidly act on the competitive moves and emerging advertising trends impacting their business. 

The Role
The VP Corporate Controller will lead MediaRadar's accounting function, supporting the company's continued growth and value creation. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this key leadership position oversees all aspects of corporate accounting and financial operations. The VP Corporate Controller will drive operational strategies, maintain financial controls, ensure compliance with GAAP, and partner closely with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives.

As a hands-on leader, the VP Corporate Controller will play a pivotal role in aligning MediaRadar’s business, financial, and human capital strategies with its future goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Operations Leadership
    • Oversee financial accounting, analysis, treasury, audit, and tax functions while ensuring compliance with GAAP.
    • Manage accounting operations, including general ledger, revenue recognition, billing, accounts receivable/payable, and payroll.
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis
    • Prepare and publish accurate, timely monthly financial statements.
    • Analyze and report key financial and operational results, identifying underlying trends and drivers.
    • Review financial statements, compare results to projections and budgets, and recommend necessary adjustments.
  • Process Improvement & Controls
    • Develop and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure policy compliance.
    • Experience of learning and evaluating existing processes, making recommendations for improved efficiency, and implementing process improvements across a variety of functional areas. 
      • Specifically, implementation of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other general accounting / accrual processes
      • Implementation of new accounting policies, technical memorandums and procedures
      • Working cross functionally to develop KPIs and other leading indicators
    • Lead ERP system implementation and enhancements.
  • Strategic Initiatives
    • Collaborate with the CFO, senior leadership, and private equity partners to support growth and strategic goals.
    • Lead the financial integration of acquisitions, including post-closing performance measurement and carve-out financials.
    • Work cross-functionally to develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and other leading metrics.
  • Leadership & Team Management
    • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

  • Education & Certification
    • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field; CPA or advanced degree preferred.
  • Professional Experience
    • 10+ years of accounting experience, with at least 5 years in senior financial leadership roles.
    • Proven success in high-growth, private equity-backed SaaS businesses.
    • Experience managing audits, implementing accounting policies, and improving operational processes.
    • Experience in M&A, including integration and post-closing performance measurement.  Prior experience with financial carve-outs is a plus.
    • ERP system implementation experience is required.
    • Experience working with outsourced and off-shore operations a plus
      • India and Canada
  • Skills & Attributes
    • Unquestionable integrity, ethics, and judgment.
    • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
    • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to diverse stakeholders.
    • Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a drive for results.
    • Proven ability to manage and inspire high-performing teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Benefits

In addition to career progression, training and development, and an excellent work/life balance, future Radarians can expect a great benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Flexible PTO
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Gym Discounts
  • Summer Fridays

At MediaRadar, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences makes us stronger and more innovative.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

In accordance with the EEO-1 reporting requirements, we collect demographic data as part of our efforts to ensure fair and equitable hiring practices across all levels of our organization. This is a full-time exempt role, and the final compensation offer will ultimately be based on the candidate's location, skill level and experience, and the Company's pay equity. We are also committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

We’re excited to meet people who share our values and want to build the future with us.

About MediaRadarMediaRadar is an award-winning advertising intelligence solution that is used by media planning, buying, and selling teams.MediaRadar offers comprehensive advertising analysis for over 4 million brands across multiple media platforms including TV, digital, mobile, email, events, social media, and print. Media sellers rely on MediaRadar to prospect, create compelling pitches, and connect with the right buyers. Agencies and marketers use MediaRadar to create the best media mix, uncover new advertising opportunities, and monitor their competitors. MediaRadar also offers custom solutions and data licensing for use in market research, sales intelligence, ad compliance, and equity markets.In November of 2023, MediaRadar acquired Vivvix, a company offering competitive advertising intelligence across both digital and traditional media channels, such as mobile apps, streaming services, and social media. MediaRadar and Vivvix are both AI-powered platforms, with AI used to track and collect advertising insights across media channels, as well as to power sales recommendations and prospecting tools. Following the Transaction, MediaRadar’s expanded resources and capital will allow it to further invest in cutting-edge data and tech capabilities, building next-gen solutions that drive maximum value for its customers and cementing its position as the industry’s analytics leader.Why we do it?Because we can. We’re not kidding! Because our customers are flooded with data, and we’ve got the skills and tools to help. And helping businesses solve problems, answer critical questions with our data, and be delighted with the outcome makes us proud of what we’ve built.The amount of data generated and collected in our world continues to grow exponentially, and as they say, if you’re not on that bus, you’re under it. At MediaRadar, we’ve been collecting, analyzing, and delivering insights distilled from huge amounts of data to publishers and advertisers since 2006. Our clients see us as a solution to their everyday challenges, not just another source of data.Why will you want to work here?If you’re looking for an opportunity to work with other smart, ambitious people, to help build a company that invents market-leading SaaS solutions that our customers rave about, you’ve come to the right place!We strongly value rolling up our sleeves and taking on challenges – and we do it in a fast-paced and fun environment. Get started, get involved, and make your mark: ideas come from everyone – especially newbies!

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