Head of Finance - NYC

Verve • New York City, NY

7d • $170 - $190 • Hybrid

About The Position

Verve has created a more efficient and privacy-focused way to buy and monetize advertising. Verve is an ecosystem of demand and supply technologies fusing data, media, and technology together to deliver results and growth to both advertisers and publishers–no matter the screen or location, no matter who, what, or where a customer is. With 30 offices across the globe and with an eye on servicing forward-thinking advertising customers, Verve’s solutions are trusted by more than 90 of the United States’ top 100 advertisers, 4,000 publishers globally, and the world’s top demand-side platforms. Learn more at www.verve.com . Role Overview Reporting into the VP Business Finance, this is a highly visible leadership role, responsible for driving financial performance and ensuring effective, well-controlled financial operations within our largest AdTech Business Unit, Verve Marketplace. Aligned with our principles for a companywide centralized Finance Operating Model, this role oversees commercial finance, financial operations, and legal entity accounting for the Business Unit. The role partners closely with Business Unit leadership to support commercial decision-making, while ensuring alignment with Group Finance standards, processes, and governance. This is a hybrid position with three days per week in our NYC office.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in finance, with a mix of accounting, commercial finance, and business partnering roles
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with a solid understanding of business drivers and their impact on financial performance
• Experience operating in matrix organizations with centralized finance structures
• Track record of driving simplification, process improvement, and automation
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence and align across functions
• High level of ownership, accountability, and integrity

Responsibilities

• Financial Operations (FinOps) Oversee commercial financial operations across the Business Unit, including revenue tracking, cost management, and working capital visibility
• Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and integrity of financial data across systems and reporting
• Legal Entity Accounting Oversee and support accurate and timely financial close processes in coordination with Group Finance
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of Business Unit financial inputs into Group reporting
• Act as the key Business Unit contact for accounting-related matters, ensuring compliance with Group policies and local regulatory requirements
• Governance & Controls Ensure adherence to internal controls, financial policies, and governance standards
• Support the implementation of Group-led finance initiatives, systems, and processes
• Identify, manage, and escalate financial risks within the Business Unit as appropriate
• Strategic Finance Business Partnering Act as a key finance partner to Business Unit leadership and commercial teams
• Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis and insights
• Provide constructive challenge and guidance to improve financial performance and resource allocation
• Team Leadership & Development Lead and develop the Business Unit finance team (15+ team members) across Commercial FinOps and Accounting
• Build a transparent, high-performing, commercially focused finance function, driving a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across different locations
• Stakeholder Management Partner cross-functionally with commercial, operations, and product teams to ensure business initiatives are effectively translated into financial outcomes
• Collaborate closely with Group Finance to ensure alignment between Business Unit performance and Group reporting requirements

Benefits

• Stay healthy and covered with our comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, and other Insurances
• Support your long-term financial security with our 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
• Save on everyday expenses with pre-tax FSA and HSA plans for Healthcare, Dependent care, and Commuting
• Pick what matters most to you in our Fringe Personalized Benefits Platform , with a budget of $100/month: lifestyle, fitness, hobbies, travel, and more
• Recharge with 12 paid holidays , unlimited PTO , and 3 Wellness Days throughout the year
• Enjoy peace of mind with paid Parental Leave for life’s important milestones
• … and even more reasons to join us!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees