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Chartbeat, Inc.

Vice President of Finance

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Shape financial strategy and operations in a high-impact role that combines leadership in FP&A with scalable accounting processes aligned with private equity standards.
Chartbeat Inc. is the parent company of Chartbeat, Tubular Labs, FatTail, and Lineup Systems. Together, we’re shaping the future of media strategy and revenue. Trusted by the world's top media brands, Chartbeat, Inc. combines analytics that power smarter audience strategies with revenue solutions that simplify ad operations and accelerate monetization.

Our mission is to help customers grow valuable media brands with their content. Join our diverse group of focused, hardworking professionals who are passionate about doing work that’s challenging and fun — and who strive to maintain a healthy work/life balance.

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on finance leader to build and scale a high-performing finance organization for our private-equity-backed, global SaaS business. This role sits at the center of financial strategy, operational discipline, and performance visibility, bringing structure, rigor, and insight to how we plan, execute, and grow.

The Vice President of Finance reports directly to the COO and serves as a key member of the senior leadership team, partnering closely with executive leadership, the Board of Directors, investors, and lenders.

This is a high-impact leadership role spanning Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), accounting, controllership, reporting, cash management, compliance, and financial systems. You will own global financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, long-range modeling, and P&L reporting, while driving cash flow visibility, scenario planning, and SaaS KPI performance management. You will also prepare and present executive, board, investor, and lender reporting, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and confidence in the company’s financial narrative.

Beyond financial strategy, you will lead day-to-day accounting operations and GAAP reporting, oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual processes, and strengthen internal controls, audits, and tax compliance. You will manage and develop the accounting team while building scalable processes aligned with private equity expectations and public-company standards.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & FP&A

  • Own global financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range modeling
  • Lead P&L reporting, cash flow forecasting, and scenario planning
  • Prepare and present executive, Board, investor, and lender financial reporting
  • Define, monitor, and analyze SaaS KPIs and performance metrics
  • Partner with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Data teams to support decision-making
  • Support strategic initiatives, investments, and M&A analysis and due diligence

Accounting & Controllership

  • Own day-to-day accounting operations and GAAP financial reporting
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
  • Manage and develop the accounting team 
  • Oversee general ledger, internal controls, audits, and tax compliance
  • Prepare investor, Board, and lender compliance reporting

Systems, Process & Scale

  • Own and optimize NetSuite ERP and related systems, including AI strategy
  • Drive process automation, standardization, and close acceleration
  • Build scalable finance processes aligned with private equity and public-company standards
  • Support integration and scaling across global operations

Required Qualifications

  • 15+ years of progressive finance experience across FP&A and accounting
  • Prior experience as a Controller, Director of FP&A, or equivalent executive finance leader
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • MBA strongly preferred; CPA or CFA a plus
  • Private equity–backed company experience preferred
  • SaaS or technology industry experience
  • NetSuite experience required
  • Advanced financial modeling skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Must be based in the United States and authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401K with company match (100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%)                    
  • Fully Paid Parental Leave - 18 weeks for birthing parents, 12 weeks for non-birthing parents
  • Phone and internet stipend
  • Wellness, learning, and coworking reimbursements
  • Flexible work hours
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 11 paid holidays and December holiday closure
  • Annual In-Person Event
  • The compensation range for this position is $250,000 – $275,000 annually (dependent on experience and in compliance with pay transparency laws)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement  
At Chartbeat we strive to create and continually grow as a company where all employees are able to be their authentic selves.  We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees from different backgrounds, viewpoints, and experiences. Our strength is our diversity and we are dedicated to continuously reflect upon, and evolve our efforts to maintain  a diverse, equitable and inclusive ecosystem.
 
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement 
Chartbeat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.
 
Chartbeat's CCPA disclosure notice can be found here.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work hours
  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Home Office Stipend: Phone and internet stipend
  • Annual In-Person Event: Annual In-Person Event
  • Paid Parental Leave: Fully Paid Parental Leave - 18 weeks for birthing parents, 12 weeks for non-birthing parents
  • Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO
  • Wellness Stipend: Wellness, learning, and coworking reimbursements
Chartbeat, Inc.

Tubular and Lineup have partnered with Chartbeat to help you grow reach and revenue for your content.    Chartbeat’s (www.chartbeat.com) mission is to help content creators around the world better connect with their audiences.    In 2023, Chartbeat joined forces with Tubular, the leader in global social video intelligence and measurement, and Lineup Systems, the leading global provider of media sales technology. Together, we’re expanding the ecosystem of insights we provide to enterprise content creators who are developing audiences and revenue streams across channels. We now serve more than 1,000 brands globally, including The New York Times, the BBC, ESPN, Gannett, Vox, BuzzFeed, Paramount, WB, Mediahuis, Hearst, McClatchy, and GQ.    You'll be joining a diverse group of focused, hard-working, people who are passionate about doing work that's challenging and fun—and who strive to maintain a healthy work/life balance.

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